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Barwon Coast’s Bob Jordan said he wanted the road’s safety problems addressed to avoid a serious accident.

“I hate the concept that we need to wait until someone’s killed on the road until we start trying to do something about road safety,” he said.

“We’re suggesting there are safer ways of getting people to the beaches.”

Mr Jordan said Barwon Coast would ensure the working group had a “huge amount” of environmental consideration.

“You can’t do anything on 13th Beach Rd which doesn’t have an environmental impact on the sand dunes.

“It’s about finding a way of addressing the safety issues and also taking all other considerations into account.”

The Independent has been reporting Barwon Coast’s attempts to improve 13th Beach access for safety reasons since 2007.

The initial plans, for a 1.8km boardwalk on the south side of the road, were shelved amid environmental concerns.

Lifesavers resumed the push in 2008, fearing a traffic fatality as more motorists, pedestrians and cyclists used the road.

In 2009 Mr Jordan told the Independent Barwon Coast was investigating development of paths on the northern side of the road to create “safe passage for surfers, cyclists and pedestrians”.

The Independent revealed the new plans for walking and cycling paths to the beach through dunes in 2010.

But the project stalled again this year amid environmental concerns, criticisms of the consultation process and calls for any upgrade to include bicycle lanes.

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BY MICHELLE HERBISON A WORKING group to decide the future of 13th Beach Rd has come under fire for failing to include environmentalists.

13th Beach Conservation Group’s Wayne Brissett said Barwon Coast Committee of Management failed to invite environmentalists onto the group.

Barwon Coast formed the working group last month with members from State Government and council authorities as well as cycling lobby group Bike Safe and Barwon Heads Association.

Barwon Coast said the group would investigate seven options for the road: • leaving it unchanged; • adding bicycle lanes either side; • adding a “bicycle corridor” on one side; • allowing one-way traffic only; • installing speed bumps, • closing the road to through-traffic; • sealing road shoulders on both sides.

Mr Brissett, a road designer with experience at Vicroads and councils, said any widening would “visually destroy” the area and damage sand dunes, flora and fauna.

Widening the road by three metres would affect three times the same area of dunes, he said.

“If you take into consideration the cutting into the sand dunes, the actual area impacted between Bluff Rd and Black Rock would be the size of 100 house blocks of land.”

Mr Brissett said Barwon Coast had failed to provide data proving the road was unsafe.

“It’s a narrow road but you’ve got to go on factual data, not just hearsay.”

Mr Brissett has previously criticised the bid to upgrade the road, earlier this

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In fact, November delivered Geelong with over 120mm of rain, well over double the average.

In a remarkable downpour, the 24 hours ending 9am last Sunday produced over 100mm fall in Geelong’s eastern suburbs and on the Bellarine Peninsula.

Breakwater recorded 27mm between 1pm and 2pm and 90mm in 24 hours.

Most the urban area escaped the bulk of the deluge but severe flash flooding event caused clean-up problems right across town.

It was a November record for Geelong’s highest 24-hour rainfall. The previous was 63mm in 1978.

The cause of last Saturday’s dump was an intense, deepening low-pressure system that developed in northern Victoria after retrogressing from the northeast. As it moved southeast the inner-eastern flank found the Geelong and Bellarine Peninsula area in the firing line.

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BY MICHELLE HERBISON STATE funding cuts threaten the quality of seniors’ health programs in the region, according to Bellarine Community Health.

Spokesperson Liz Womersley said she was disappointed Health and Aging Minister David Davis had refused in parliament to restore funding for a Living Longer Living Stronger funding program for seniors.

Ms Womersley said the “important” program funded over-50s strength training activities.

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The Otways fared less well but has still received 80 per cent of normal spring rain, with our storages now at 87 per cent capacity.

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Ms Womersley was worried the lack of funding would impact the availability and quality of programs.

“If the State Government doesn’t see this as a priority that might shape the way for things in the future,” she said.

Member for Bellarine Lisa Neville said programs in Leopold, Ocean Grove and Portarlington would suffer.

She said the Government failed to allocate money for Living Longer Living Stronger in Victoria’s May budget after funding lapsed in July.

The program would cost approximately $1.4 million over four years, she said.

Mr Davis said the funding had served its purpose to establish programs.

“The funding was not used to subsidise or pay for the actual running of any strength and fitness programs.

“There is limited need for ongoing support for the sector to establish them.”

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN VICTORIAN clubs and pubs will have their first rally against mandatory gaming machine pre-commitment in Geelong next week, according to a football leader.

Geelong and District Football League president Neville Whitley said Buckley’s Entertainment Centre would host the rally to drive home a message to federal Labor MPs Darren Cheeseman and Richard Marles.

“Darren Cheeseman only holds a small majority, so we want to let him know that if this goes ahead he might not be in parliament next year,” Mr Whitley said.

“The politicians have been invited but there has been resounding silence

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Mr Whitley said the rally hoped to fill Buckley’s auditorium to “overflowing”, replicating rallies in New South Wales and Queensland.

The proposed gambling limit would hurt the community, he warned.

“Clubs and pubs put a lot back into the community. This idea will significantly limit support for football and netball clubs and for a lot of smaller sports clubs.”

The Independent reported in September that proposed spending limits on pokies players would cost the community hundreds of thousands of dollars in support.

Buckley’s chief Michael Tonks told the paper that the proposal would “cru-

cify” the centre and its $300,000 return to sport leagues.

Mr Whitley said the rally would feature guest speakers including Australian Hotels Association president Peter Burnett, Football Geelong chief Lee Hartman and Clubs Victoria executive director Richard Evans.

“Mandatory pre-commitment is not the right way to go because it will only stop smaller punters who like to have a bit of a flutter,” Mr Whitley said.

“Problem gamblers could easily set an unrealistic limit and just keep playing.

“It will create a downturn in business and employment and have a flow on effect to suppliers and others who rely on pubs and clubs for business.”

Cats’ ‘home’ GEELONG Cats will have a new “exclusive training venue” in the city’s Armstrong Creek urban growth area under a partnership arrangement with a business park, according to club chief executive officer Brian Cook.

He said the agreement with Keystone Business Park would deliver an indoor training facility and an “MCG-sized” oval, with the Cats taking freehold ownership in 2013.

Mr Cheeseman, Member for Corangamite, said he was considering holding his own forum on problem gambling.

“I’ve been doing lot of work to find out the extent of problem gambling in Corangamite,” he said.

“I’ve become really concerned at the extent of the problem after talking to a number of people affected.”

Mr Marles, Member for Corio, said a one-sided meeting at Buckley’s would lack legitimacy.

“If they’re serious about discussing all aspects of the very real issue of problem gambling then they will also talk about the cost of gambling addiction to the families and the community.”

HEAVY rain last weekend generated almost 100 calls for help in the Geelong region, according to an SES spokesperson.

The spokesperson said the Bellarine Peninsula was the hardest hit, with 40 calls, while units were also busy responding to four “serious road crash rescues” during the downpour.

Evans award BARWON Heads’ Cadel Evans has won a 2011 Victorian Sportsperson of the Year award.

The reigning Tour de France champion also won his fifth Victorian Male Athlete of the Year award during a presentation night at Melbourne’s Crown Entertainment Complex on Monday night.

Bridge honour A POLICEMAN who died on duty at North Geelong now has a bridge named in his honour, federal Member for Corio Richard Marles has announced.

Mr Marles said Thompson Bridge, over Geelong’s bypass on the Midland Hwy, honoured Sergeant Russell Thompson who died in 1987 when a passing vehicle struck him as he stopped motorist for a routine licence check.

Trees chopped WORKERS will cut down native trees too close to powerlines along the Barwon River in Geelong, according to the region’s water catchment manager.

Corangamite Catchment Management Authority said “exotic varieties” in Belmont’s Frederick Morton Reserve also faced the chop, with the work starting this week and taking around a month.

Soccer coup SOME OF Australia’s best female soccer players will compete at Simonds Stadium this Saturday, according to Geelong Mayor John Mitchell.

He said Melbourne Victory Women would take on Newcastle Jets from 3am in the second Westfield W-League match at the stadium.

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Indy gives kids a sporting chance with ‘fun’ triathlon THE INDEPENDENT will give children the chance to test their potential as tri-athletes during February’s Geelong Multi Sport Festival.

The newspaper has signed on as naming rights sponsor for the festival’s Geelong Independent Superkidz Triathlon, featuring distances tailored to children aged seven to 13.

All entrants will be winners, with entry including an event singlet, a fin-

isher’s medallion, a bag of goodies and chances to win random draw prizes.

Independent managing editor Tony Galpin said the Superkidz Triathlon would be lots of fun.

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A fun run, a bay swim and short-

form triathlons for individuals, teams and relay groups will give further opportunities for participants to test themselves and their potential in the sport.

A range of entertainment and activities will also feature during the festival, from February 10 to 12.

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Police believed a man and a woman had used a stolen card six times in suburbs including Belmont, Highton, North Geelong, Corio, and Geelong West in September.

Police alleged the couple used the card for “several purchases” at a Geelong West bottle shop about 4pm on September 25.

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She was wearing a white shirt, a black jacket and prescription glasses.

Police described the male as Caucasian, aged in his 50s and 185cm with a solid build.

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all burglaries within the police service area (PSA) and has made a number of significant arrests in recent month,” he said.

The statistics provided to the Independent showed 224 burglary reports across Geelong West, Herne Hill and Manifold Heights.

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BY ERIN PEARSON POLICE caught and charged more than 600 burglars as part of a major crackdown in the past year, according to statistics prepared for the Independent.

The statistics showed police caught and processed 617 alleged offenders after receiving 1597 reports of burglaries between October, 2010, and September.

Postcode 3214, covering Corio, Norlane and North Shore, recorded the most burglary reports, 445, and charged 150 alleged offenders.

Postcode 3216, covering Belmont and Freshwater Creek, was second with 436 burglaries and processed 165 alleged offenders.

Geelong Police Acting Local Area Commander Carl Peers said arrests of a number of repeat offenders should help make “significant inroads” in preventing burglaries.

“The public has been great in helping identify people seen acting suspiciously and reporting it to us,” Insp Peers said.

Another set of statistics released on Wednesday showed a 45.5 per cent rise in non-residential burglaries around Geelong, up 305, between October 2010 and September.

Thefts from motor vehicles jumped 32.1 per cent and robberies 20.5 per cent.

Geelong Police Inspector Chris Gawne said extra officers would be stationed across the region to assist with an influx of visitors over summer.

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BY JOHN VAN KLAVEREN MOST meat from Geelong’s only abattoir is now halal, according to a union representative.

Australasian Meat Industry Employees Union assistant secretary Paul Conway said MC Herd had joined a majority of Australian slaughterhouses in adopting halal practices.

But many were killing animals without stunning them first, he said.

Mr Conway said stunning could only be used under halal slaughter if it did not cause animals to bleed.

But many abattoirs had stopped stunning because it often drew

first blood, rendering the animal non-halal, he said.

“You would be hard pressed to find a place now that didn’t use halal slaughtering,” Mr Conway said.

“The meat is distributed to all the major supermarket chains so they avoid losing customers among the Muslim community but they don’t advertise it.”

Federal MP for the Western Australian seat of Cowan, Luke Simpkins, told parliament last week that Australian consumers were being “deceived” because halal meat was not labelled.

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Liberal Member for Western Victoria Simon Ramsay said he was aware some abattoirs used pre-slaughter stunning and some stunned the animal immediately after cutting the throat.

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PUBLIC NOTICES CENTRAL GEELONG SHUTTLE - FREE SERVICE 5 TO 23 DECEMBER 2011

BRING YOUR CATS AND DOGS TO THE FINAL MICROHIPPING AND REGISTRATION ROADSHOW FOR THE YEAR

To assist those visiting Central Geelong to shop during the pre-Christmas period, a free shuttle service will operate throughout Central Geelong, linking the shopping precinct, Upper Hearne Parade and the Geelong train station.

Pet registration checks are now in progress. Here’s your final chance to save on microchipping and half price registration for 2011.

The free service will operate approximately every 10 minutes, six days a week, Monday to Saturday, 10.15am to 4.00pm.

• Shopping Centre, Whittington Link Wednesday 7 December 2011 from 1.00pm to 4.00pm

The bus will stop at the following locations: 1. Geelong Railway Station 2. Moorabool Street Bus Interchange 3. Malop Street (between Yarra and Bellerine Streets) 4. Upper Hearne Parade 5. Moorabool Street (between Malop and Corio Streets)

*Conditions apply: Under the Domestic Animals Act 1994 all cats and dogs are to be registered at the age of 3 months and must be microchipped before being registered. This offer is for new registrations only and valid until 10 April 2012. If your 2011 registration has not been renewed, a 12 month full fee is applicable. Registration prices vary for cats or dogs, if microchipped or desexed. Separate prices are applicable for dangerous and menacing dogs.

BE PART OF A RESPONSIBLE PET COMMUNITY

For more information contact the City on 5272 5272.

2012 CALENDAR AND COMMUNITY UPDATE ARRIVING NOW The 2012 Geelong Calendar and latest edition of Community Update has begun arriving in letterboxes this week.

This year’s calendar focuses on tilt-shift photography which is a creative and unique type of photography where the camera is manipulated so that a life-sized location or subject looks like a miniature-scale model.

The calendar will come bundled with the Community Update, which is published every two months. If you have ideas to improve Community Update we would love to hear them.

INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTEERS DAY MORNING TEA MONDAY 5 DECEMBER 2011 - 9.30AM TO 11.00AM THE CAROUSEL, EASTERN BEACH ROAD, WATERFRONT GEELONG

Please email communityupdate@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

The International Volunteers Day Morning Tea will be an opportunity to celebrate the varied and invaluable contribution volunteers make to our community.

If you would like more copies of the calendar to send to family or friends, contact us on 5272 5272.

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Details of issues to be considered will be available on the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au

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The next meeting of the Greater Geelong City Council will be held at the Council Conference and Reception Centre, City Hall, Little Malop Street, Geelong on Tuesday 13 December commencing at 7.00pm.

The entertainment program includes a fireworks display at approximately 9.30pm. We recommend that pet owners ensure that their animals are safe and secure.

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PUBLIC NOTICES GRAND DESIGNS AUSTRALIA PRESENTER PETER MADDISON

NOTICE OF APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT

NOW COMING IN EARLY 2012 Host of TV architecture show Grand Designs Australia, Peter Maddison will give a free talk on smarter home design as part of the City of Greater Geelong’s Future Proofing Geelong program.

The Minister for Planning has approved Amendment C127 (Part 2) to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

DATE CHANGE Please note Peter’s seminar has been shifted from Thursday 8 December 2011 as advertised in the December edition of Community Update. Instead his talk will be in early 2012 - time and date to be confirmed.

SMART HOME DESIGN FOR ARMSTRONG CREEK Peter Maddison is founding principal of Maddison Architects and has a rare ability to explain complex architectural concepts in simple terms. He is also a passionate advocate for design choices that result in reduced energy bills over the life-cycle of a home.

Peter’s talk will appeal to those planning to build in Armstrong Creek or anyone interested in making smarter choices when building a new home.

Time and date of the Peter Maddison seminar will be advertised in City News and at www.geelongaustralia.com.au/armstrongcreek nearer to the event. To receive further information and to register your interest email us as armstrongcreek@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

AMENDMENT C127 PART 2 FLOOD OVERLAYS

Original’s in: Band booking agents Andre Trosky and Steven Nichols.

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The Amendment came into operation on 24 November 2011 when the notice of approval was published in the Government Gazette.

The amendment refines the extent of land affected by the Land Subject to Inundation Overlay in catchments generally located in the Little River, Point Wilson and Avalon areas, and refines the extent of land affected by the Special Building Overlay in catchments generally located in Corio, Norlane, North Shore, Rippleside, North Geelong, Bell Park, Hamlyn Heights, Herne Hill, Geelong West, Newtown, Geelong and Barwon Heads.

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A copy of the amendment can be inspected at: • Department of Planning and Community Development website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection • Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm PETER ALLEN Executive Director - Statutory Planning Systems Reform Department of Planning and Community Development

HAVE YOUR SAY NOTICE OF PREPARATION OF AMENDMENT AMENDMENT C220 - AUTHORISATION A02100 ALKARA AVENUE AND MILL ROAD, LARA (LARA RECREATION RESERVE) The City of Greater Geelong Council has prepared Amendment C220 to the Greater Geelong Planning Scheme.

In accordance with section 8A(3) of the Planning and Environment Act 1987, the Minister for Planning authorised the City of Greater Geelong Council as planning authority to prepare the amendment.

The land affected by the amendment is: 10 and 18 Alkara Avenue and 8-10 Mill Road Lara.This land forms part of the Lara Recreation Reserve.

The amendment proposes to: Rezone the Council land from Rural Living Zone to Public Park and Recreation Zone to support the adopted Lara Recreation Reserve Master Plan.

You may inspect the amendment, any supporting documents and the explanatory report at the following locations:

CORIO NORLANE STRUCTURE PLAN PUBLIC EXHIBITION In partnership with State Government we have prepared a draft structure plan for the communities of Corio and Norlane.

The plan will provide a strategic planning framework and guide for investment in public and private sector works.

Through consultation with the community, local agencies and organisations people have identified aspects that have the potential for positive change. These are related to housing, business and improving the look and feel of our streets.

HAVE YOUR SAY If you have an interest in the future of Corio Norlane, please give us your feedback on the draft plan. The plan can be viewed at: • ‘Have a Say’ section of the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay • Corio Customer Service - Corio Shopping Centre, Shop 4k, 83a Purnell Road Monday to Friday - 9.00am to 5.00pm

• Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm • ‘Have a Say’ section of the City’s website www.geelongaustralia.com.au/council/yoursay

• Corio Library - Cnr Cox Road and Moa Street, Norlane Monday and Friday - 10.00am to 8.00pm, Tuesday to Thursday - 10.00am to 5.30pm, Saturday - 9.00am to 5.30pm

• Department of Planning and Community Development website www.dpcd.vic.gov.au/planning/publicinspection

• Myers Street Customer Service - 131 Myers Street Monday to Friday - 8.00am to 5.00pm

For further information call 5272 4820.

Submissions close Friday 17 February 2012.

Any person affected by the amendment may make a submission to the Planning Authority.

Submissions close Monday 6 February 2012.

Send submissions to: The Coordinator - Strategic Implementation unit City of Greater Geelong, PO Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 or by e-mail to strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au Please be aware that all submissions received will be made publicly available for consideration as part of the planning process. Submissions can be viewed at City of Greater Geelong, Ground Floor, 131 Myers Street, Geelong until the end of two months after the amendment comes into operation or lapses.

Anonymous submissions will not be considered.

Where do you take visitors when they come to Geelong?

What makes you most proud of our city? We’d like to hear your thoughts on what makes Geelong the best place to live.

BY ERIN PEARSON ORIGINAL live music is resurgent in Geelong, according to a young pair of booking agents.

Spinning Half Studio directors Steven Nichols and Andre Trosky said their bookings of five-time ARIA award winner Boy and Bear and international hip-hop star Xzibit highlighted the trend back to original acts.

The resurgence was also making Geelong’s nightlife “sophisticated” as patrons became accustomed to paying about $40 a ticket, they said.

Mr Nichols said he began work on bringing live music to Geelong after moving to Melbourne in search of gigs.

“We were spoilt for choice at any bar any night of the week in Melbourne but when we came back here we were given nothing,” he said.

“Geelong has got motivated again, though.

“Six-hundred and 10 people bought tickets to see Boy and Bear on a Wednesday night and we sold 200 tickets in 24 hours to Parkway Drive and the gig isn’t even until next year!

“That’s never happened before.”

Mr Trosky said Geelong was developing an international reputation among musicians for its hospitality.

“Before, people were thrown beer and crappy entertainment but that scene’s disappearing.

“Bands are saying we have the best hospitality in the country and that’s why they come back.”

Acorn Productions managing director Michael Ward said musicians loved playing in Geelong.

“Ross Wilson voted Waterfront Cafe the second best venue in Australia after The Espy,” Mr Ward said.

“I’m not convinced original live music has made a huge resurgence in Geelong because so many venues have neglected it for so long but I hope it will, I really do.

“Geelong is an important leg on the touring list, so I’d really encourage venues to come on board and for council to open up parks and gardens for these events, which it hasn’t done in the past.”

Send submissions to: The Coordinator - Strategic Implementation unit City of Greater Geelong, P O Box 104, Geelong VIC 3220 or by e-mail to strategicplanning@geelongcity.vic.gov.au INFORMATION SESSIONS Local information sessions will be held in late January and February 2012.

These sessions will be advertised closer to the date.

If you have any questions on the draft structure plan contact: • Liz Everist, Corio Norlane Project Officer on 5272 5062 or • Peter Schembri, Strategic Planner, City of Greater Geelong on 5272 449.

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BY MICHELLE HERBISON A BARWON Heads surf shop will reopen this weekend after four months closed following a suspicious fire that has left police investigators scratching their heads.

Detective Senior Constable Dale Smith said police had stopped investigating the fire that destroyed the shop and the adjoining post office in July due to a lack of evidence.

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The fire in the double-storey building on 51 Hitchcock Ave broke out about 4am the morning after Barwon Heads’ Cadel Evans won the Tour de France in July.

The CFA initially blamed an electrical fault but then passed investigations to police.

Rasta Surfboards owner Ross Harrison said the shop missed its 20-year anniversary in October.

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Australia Post was unsure whether the Barwon Heads office would return to the building or find an alternative site.

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Libraries’ ‘fine foods’ now is a great opportunity to give a tin of food and all is forgiven.�

Cr Macdonald said the initiative would support Geelong Food Relief Centre in time for Christmas.

Geelong Food Relief Centre chairperson Lillian Van Laar said sugar, breakfast cereals, spreads, tea, coffee, canned fruit, canned vegetables, and baked beans were in highest demand.

Food items should have an expiry date after May, she said. “There’s a real need for food assistance programs and we’re very pleased the Geelong region’s libraries are helping us through this campaign. “We need community support to operate and would like to see other organisations helping us out with food drives.�

Cr Macdonald said food could be donated at any library, including mobile services.

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BY ERIN PEARSON IT’S all beans and carrots at Geelong libraries this month thanks to a fine amnesty with a tasty twist.

The Food for Fines campaign will allow penalties for overdue books to be erased in exchange for non-perishable food items until December 16.

Geelong Regional Library Corporation chair Rod Macdonald said the campaign would benefit the community through food donations while also encouraging borrowers back to libraries. “Our libraries are enjoying a time of growth and renewal with new libraries opening, lots of new items in the borrowing collection and older libraries being refurbished,� he said. “We want as many people as possible enjoying the opportunities this brings to connect, read, learn and grow. “Fines are something we want to avoid, so

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Hitler survivor to be ‘museum’ star pride of place in the museum on Hamilton Hwy. “The only other similar one around is the one Hitler was chauffeured around in. All prototypes were supposed destroyed during the war under Hitler.

“His was a convertible but mine is a larger version of a Beetle made for the upperclass.”

Geelong’s council tried to kill Mr Collis’s museum plan, arguing at VCAT that planning controls had changed since he secured his permit.

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now “inappropriate”, council argued.

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“Some six years have passed since the initial grant of the permit. Viewed objectively, the economic burden associated with the permit was not excessive.

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Mr Collis said factors beyond his control including the global financial crisis and the loss of his surveyor meant accomplishing his Volkswagen dream was taking “longer than planned”.

“Over the years some things have made it very difficult to complete the project,” he said.

“I still envisage a museum featuring my collection of very rare cars and a spare parts business for specifically older models such as Kombis and Beetles.”

Mr Collis said his pre-war prototype Beetle would take

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BY ERIN PEARSON THE WORLD’S only survivor of a Hilter purge against Volkswagen Beetles will feature in a new Fyansford museum dedicated to the marque, according to its owner.

Gary Collis has won a twoyear extension to complete the museum six years after securing initial planning approval.

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Planning, growth a ‘hot topic’ Views: Elaine Carbines. neither criterion.”

A post on G21’s on-line forum under the name Spark said the first scenario, called “growing in”, was the most appealing.

“The others invade into green space. We cannot afford to keep removing land from food provision and water catchment.

“By centralising population growth we also place ourselves in the position of needing to drastically improve public transport.”

A post under the name Gail liked scenario one because it limited the urbanisation of agricultural land and consolidated infrastructure.

“We can see the green wedges approach in Melbourne is compromised, so the risk with scenario two is that the same thing will happen in our region.”

Ms Carbines said G21 would use the input to complete a draft growth plan for released in April.

Consultations end on December 16.

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G21 head Elaine Carbines said more than 100 people had attended some of the organisation’s workshops and listening posts.

“People had some widely held views and it’s been really interesting to hear,” Ms Carbines said.

G21 had developed three scenarios for the growth of the region as it grows to its expected population of 500,000 by 2050.

“Some expressed strong statements on the need for consolidation while others are seeking new development opportunities, and some a mix of the two,” Ms Carbines said.

“The listening posts proved popular and we still have a few more to run.

“We’ve had input from community groups, particularly those interested in planning issues, as well as individuals, government, government agencies, and the development community.”

Ms Carbines said the G21 website had received more than 2000 hits seeking information.

Drysdale Clifton Springs Community Association’s website said the group supported existing Bellarine Peninsula structure plans.

“However, while the structure plan for Drysdale and Clifton Springs calls for greater housing diversity and the retention of the town’s rural character, recent local developments meet

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levels of childhood obesity and the increasing cost of fuel. “Rather than restricting play to designated places in the community, play should be readily available to people of all ages.�

The report recommended that all major urban developments consider the inclusion of features encouraging “spontaneous play�.

The report identified a lack of shade over seating and play equipment in some play spaces to protect children and their carers from sun exposure.

A lack of paths reduced accessibility for people with mobility issues, the report said.

“Poor landscaping in many play spaces results in a bland, sterile environment that is neither welcoming nor inviting. “The focus of most local play spaces is on commercial equipment featuring a climbing frame with slide, a swing set and a bouncing critter. “Natural play spaces (featuring) rocks, logs, mounds, sand, water and loose materials provide important opportunities for children to connect with nature. “Play spaces offering tactile, sound (and) sensory experiences can greatly enhance play opportunities.

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The report said council should direct more resources to maintaining play spaces with additional connections to the city’s walking and cycling network.

Geelong has 276 public play spaces, the report said.

Early childhood centres had a further 62 City-controlled play spaces.

The report suggested identifying and developing partnerships with schools and other community-based organisations on providing play spaces.

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Mayor John Mitchell said City Hall commissioned the report to guide play space design, development management and maintenance.

The report identified “a number of gaps to be addressed to improve both play opportunities and play value�.

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buckets & bouquets BOUQUETS to Queen’s Park Golf Club for generous financial support of Motor Neurone Disease Associaton of Victoria’s recent charity golf day. Motor neurone disease has no known cure and is terminal.

Ian Parton, Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria Barwon branch president BOUQUETS to V/Line for professional service to Melbourne. The cleanliness of the train and the quality of the announcements were like airline service, unlike in Melbourne where horse race callers at the microphones are the least of the issues. Dean, Norlane BOUQUETS to a pearl who handed in my debit card to staff at Safeway Ocean Grove on November 17. I accidentally left it in an ATM. A pearl like you restores faith in honesty, caring and kindness.

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Having a blast at Eagle Park Join the club JOHN VAN KLAVEREN closed for undercover officers.

Paul said Eagle Park also featured a big-game, clay target and rifle ranges.

Victorian Muzzle Loading Club ran competitions at Eagle Park for all black powder original and reproduction firearms such as muskets.

“The sport (shooting) is going gangbusters at the moment but we don’t quite understand why,” Paul admitted.

“We have an excellent junior program and as a result we have a number of mums and dads saying they’d like to have a go, so some of the growth comes through that way.”

Paul said the junior programs were a great way to emphasise responsible gun use as young people were introduced to the sport of shooting.

The association had 140,000

members nationally participating at various ranges around the country, he said.

But Eagle Park facility was the “jewel in the crown”.

Paul said the rifle range’s 100 stations were usually full on weekends.

The association was building a new range next to extend capacity.

Top shooters could hit a flysized target over the existing range’s 500 metres, Paul said.

“Some of the top equipment now includes a small computer that helps the shooter calculate distance, wind, fall and other factors affecting accuracy,” he explained.

The range works with Leopold Wildlife Rescue Centre as a destination for releasing recuperated animals.

“We’re proactive when it comes to environmental concerns,” Paul said.

Hunting and conservation groups allowed qualified shooters to use their skills to assist in the conservation of native fauna and flora through the management of feral and other pest species.

Paul said more information on Eagle Park was available at ssaa.org.au.

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The cowboys have grown up and can create an OK Corral themed range for themselves.

That’s just one of the shooting clubs accommodated at the Little River range, owned and operated

by Sporting Shooters Association of Australia.

The cowboy range features single-action shooting, in which contestants compete with firearms typical of the guns used in the taming of the Old West.

The shooting competition is staged in the attire of a typical cowboy.

It’s a timed sport, with shooters competing for prestige on a course of different shooting stages.

Each scenario or stage features an array of situations – many based on famous events or from movie scenes – where shooters must test their mettle against steel targets.

Eagle Park manager Paul Schefferle said the entire range covered 160 hectares backing onto You Yangs.

Police regularly trained at the pistol range for training, which

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I was surprised to read a letter from Denis Plant in the Independent lobbing grenades on the yacht club with comments that appeared factually incorrect and written in an inflammatory negative manner invoking images of a barbed wire compound.

I suggest that members of the public visit the club to see the reality.

As for laying bike paths across the boat ramps, I shudder to imagine an incident in which walkers or children compete with a motor car pulling boats up the ramp or in which they become tangled with a yacht hit by a wind gust. This would be a litigious situation best avoided with maintaining the existing path route.

My regular wanderings find that the majority of people recognise this section, some 50 metres, needs priority for launching boats, as occurs at most yacht clubs around Port Philip Bay. I would rather Mr Plant join or work with the club to help ensure continuance and reasonable use of facilities for both the public and members together with encouragement of the club’s youth programs, which have been an integral part of St Leonards for 27 years.

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ROB MACDONALD (Letters, November 25) may think “cyclone Schoolies” is devastating but it is a mere rain shower when compared with cyclone Leo, which hits every year, just after lunch on Boxing Day. Not just a bunch of green first-time drinkers, this cyclone is full of adults, or perhaps idiots, all of whom should know better. Some are even old enough to be grandparents.

For almost one month we put up with yahooing, thumping music, often all night until sunrise, live bands and/or discotheques in backyards, smashing of glass on roadsides and footpaths, drunks staggering home in the early hours from the pub yelling and cursing, bogans with car stereos thumping in backyards and yahoos urinating in full view in public.

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Then we get a month or two of relative peace before cyclone Leo hits again at full force for the four days of the so-called religious festival of Easter.

This drunken rort makes schoolies look like the school choir!

So, fair being fair, stop just picking on the school kids because all these other cretins who take over our town during summer and Easter are much more devastating to a local’s sanity.

Sandra and Richard Jennings Jan Juc

Laughs on alarmists DON BARTLETT (Leters, November 25) thinks newspapers should get into the business of acting as thought police.

Shades of Goebbels’ Germany! Thought control is unacceptable in any democracy.

Let’s be clear: the planet is under absolutely no threat from carbon dioxide.

Saving the planet from CO2 is truly laughable.

We must remember science is concerned with past events that are subject to the scientific method of observation and verification. However, when we talk about the future we can only make an educated guess but it’s still speculation and not scientific fact per se.

Predictions about future climate patterns are based on computer modelling. This modelling has proven so unreliable that farmers no longer use the long-range weather forecasting of the Department of Meteorology.

It would therefore be unwise to rely on computer modelling predictions for the climate in 50 or 100 years.

Unfortunately for the doomsayers at the IPCC, Professor Richard Lindzen and Dr Ferenc Miskolczi have used satellite data to find evidence showing conclusively that human CO2 emissions are not the principle drivers of climate change.

In fact, over the past 11 years there has been a slight cooling despite a rapid increase in carbon emissions.

In five years, when the dire predictions of the IPCC and its fellow travellers are shown to be bogus, the whole edifice of global warming theory will collapse.

In the interim, billions of taxpayers’ dollars will be squandered on trying to achieve the unachievable.

Alan Barron Grovedale

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I ADMIT I don’t know a lot about it but it seems to me a Geelong mayor for four years and elected at the same time as councillors is a model with considerable electoral difficulties.

There will be few candidates for mayor, meaning little choice, and the candidates must campaign to all Geelong voters.

It is announced that councillors cannot also stand for mayor, so if candidates withdraw our mayor may be appointed by default.

The death of a candidate has to be provided for at election time. If only one remains, should the election be called again?

In that case, could an already elected councillor then stand for mayor?

This has not been spelt out, so the election of all office-bearers at the one time would be unstable for the reason that the mayor would not come from the ranks of councillors.

It is thus evident a one-man show would be created, which is a game of politics and not of good, stable municipal government.

Peter Linaker Ocean Grove

IS OUR precious Victorian land really worth saving?

Some members of the human race don’t tend to think so.

People are trashing our own land by littering, removing flora, starting fires, replacing our native plants with imported plants and killing of our native animals.

It is a disgrace we are putting our Australian land through this torture.

Victoria is in distress. We are losing 44 per cent of our native plants and 30 per cent of our native animals.

It is a disgrace that we are losing all that Victoria is known for. We need to change this now.

We don’t deserve this land any more.

Carly Lyons Leopold

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EXHIBITION – 1850s Christmas exhibition 1pm, 2pm and 3pm Barwon Grange, 25 Fernleigh St, Newtown. Exhibition open Wednesdays and Sundays until January 29. Adult $6, concession $5, child $3, family $14, National Trust members free.

Enquiries 5221 3906.

MARKET – Maritime market 9am-1pm at Queenscliffe Maritime Museum. Adults $6, children free. Enquiries 5258 3440.

TOYS – Toy run with Antique Aeroplane Association of Australia at Lethbridge Air Park, Midland Hwy. Enquiries 0403 228 986.

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DANCE – Old-time dance 8pm-midnight at Freshwater Creek Hall. Cost $8. Enq 5264 5169.

DANCING – Social ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at The Ballroom, Bayview Pde, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $7 includes light supper. Enq 5282 1813 or 5281 1312.

DANCE – Social ballroom dancing 8-11.30pm at 515 Queenscliff Rd, Moolap. Cost $10 includes light supper. Enquiries 0422 776 711.

DANCE – Old-time Christmas dance 8pm-midnight Ceres Hall. Cost $8 includes supper. Enq 0407 040 252.

SALE – Car-boot sale 8.30am-midday at Ocean Grove Park. Sites $15. Proceeds to park improvements. Enquiries 5255 2302 or 5255 2505.

HISTORY – Steiglitz Historical Society open day 11am-3pm, St Thomas Church, Meredith Rd, Steiglitz.

Enquiries 5248 3045.

STAMPS – Geelong Philatelic Society display, sales and supper 7pm at Diversitat Community Centre, 15 Clarence St, Geelong West. Enquiries 0438 578 591.

SALE – Car-boot sale 9am-noon at East Uniting Church, cnr Ormond and Boundary Rds, East Geelong. Sites $5. Bookings 0414 820 254.

CONCERT – The Salvation Army South Barwon Brass Band Christmas concert 7.30pm at 180 Francis St Belmont. Enquiries 5243 9204.

SALE – Jumble sale 10am-midday at St John’s Lutheran Church, 163 Yarra St. Enq 5248 4231.

WINE – 55-plus singles Social Activities Network mingle 3pm at Unwined Cellar Bar, 140 High St, Belmont. Entry $5. Enquiries 0407 330 777.

KNITTING – Quirky tea cosy and Celtic knits group 1.30pm at the bay room, Uniting Church, Hesse St, Queenscliff. Enq 5258 1513 or 5258 1986.

HEALTH – Springs TOWN club meets 9.15-11am at rear hall, Drysdale Uniting Church, High St. Group discussion for positive lifestyle change and healthy weight control. New members welcome.

Enq 5251 3763.

DANCE – Geelong Ballroom Dance Club meets 8-11pm at The Ballroom, Bayview Pde, Hamlyn Heights. Entry $7 includes light supper. Enquiries 5282 1813 or 5281 1312.

Sunday DANCE – Social ballroom dancing 1.30-4.30pm at Senior Citizens Centre, 85 Barrabool Rd, Highton.

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DANCE – The Dancers Club social ballroom dancing 7.30-10.30pm at Leopold Public Hall. Entry $5. Enquiries 5243 5306.

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BY ERIN PEARSON US RAPPER Xzibit will bring international stardom to Geelong this weekend in one of only three Victorian appearances, according to promoters.

Spinning Half Studio’s Steven Nichols said the music, TV and film star’s show would be a “huge coup” for Geelong fans.

“International bands aren’t always easy to get but they’re starting to realise Geelong has great hospitality and can get great crowds,” he said.

“We’ve worked so hard to secure this gig, now it’s up to the people of Geelong to enjoy it.”

Born Alvin Nathaniel Joiner, Xzibit became host of MTV hit show Pimp My Ride after developing his profile as a rapper His breakthrough in music came courtesy of a brief partnership with hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg.

Soon after working with Snoop, rapper and producer Dr Dre offered Xzibit a spot on his

Up In Smoke Tour. He joined a bill including mentor Snoop along with rap legends Ice Cube and Eminem.

“That tour was a turning point in my career,” Xzibit said.

“I was rocking capacity crowds in arenas across the country and everyone was feeling what I brought to the table.”

But the hosting gig on Pimp My Ride made Xzibit almost a household name, sending him into lounge rooms around the world.

Xzibit said he was always willing to try his hand in new fields despite his macho persona as a rapper.

“I was open to the offers because they allowed people to see the other sides of me,” he said.

“My raps will tear your head off but I’m not always the aggressive dude from music videos.”

Xzibit said he was still committed to making “unadulterated and unforgiving” hip-hop despite his television work and

Pimp show: US rapper Xzibit performs in Geelong on Sunday.

film roles alongside Hollywood stars such as Nicholas Cage and Eva Mendes.

“I still love it as much as I did when I first burst through the door.

“I’m going to keep spitting like I’m that unsigned kid desperate to showcase himself.”

Xzibit’s promoters said their man was a familiar name to millions of fans around the world.

“Let him tell it and Xzibit is simply a self-made man from poverty.”

But like Snoop Dogg before him, controversy has followed Xzibit to Australia.

In 2007 media outlets reported he had stormed out on a scheduled appearance on Rove Live.

He alleged production staff made racist comments during a disagreement over a duet with Michael Buble.

But Xzibit later returned to feature at Corio’s 2008 Grasshopper festival.

Xzibit will perform at North Geelong’s The Arena on Sunday.

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A E R A Y A L KIDS P N E P O W NO Three pieces: Lara Secondary College students Lisa French, Ben Griffin, Brad Rankin and Jasmin Barrett star in Shortcuts.

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BY ERIN PEARSON LARA Secondary College students tackle hard truths in a new threepart stage show Shortcuts, according to drama teacher Michelle Fitzgerald.

Fitzgerald said the production would feature the school’s Cracked: Unsocial Networking & Gallus Domesticus, which students performed at this year’s Melbourne Fringe Festival.

The two new components were XYZ and Asylum, which year 10 and 11 students developed respectively. “Gallus Domesticus is the scientific name for chicken and the play focuses on the tale of why the chicken crossed the road,�

Fitzgerald said. “XYZ deals with issues that the students deal with every day, such as bullying, being dependent on

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Fitzgerald said SBS documentary Go Back To Where You Came From inspired Asylum.

The documentary “deeply affected� some of the students, she said. “They wanted to do something really meaningful to show a morerounded perspective. “It’s important for them to be able to explore all these issues and showcase it.�

Fitzgerald praised the 30 students involved in the production. “You have no idea how proud I am. The senior drama students

and I have developed quite a little family.

Courthouse ARTS’ Ross Mueller said Shortcuts demonstrated the potential of school productions to be “innovative and exciting�. “We’re thrilled that Lara is going to be staging their show here because they’ve shown such initiative already in taking show to the Melbourne Fringe Festival,� Mueller said. “To now bring it home thrilled me with optimism for the future.�

Councillor Jan Farrell said Shortcuts would be the first performance in the Court House Arts theatre after its $6.5 million refurbishment. “The venue was redeveloped to should events like this and we’re hoping to see a great turn out for it.�

Shortcuts plays at Court House Arts next Thursday.

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‘Big stars’ for GPAC in 2012 GEELONG Performing Arts Centre has revealed an array of big-name stars who’ll visit Geelong next year as part of its theatre season.

The centre invited Harry Potter actress Miriam Margolyes, Australian stage of star and screen

Helen Morse and musician Eddie Perfect to help launch the season this week. Centre general manager Jill Smith was “extremely proud” of the 2012 program, including nine productions from Australia’s top companies.

“The calibre of productions and

performers we have assembled is just fantastic,” she said.

The season would start with a play celebrating 200 years of Charles Dickens productions.

“The magnificent Miriam Margolyes will portray 23 of his finest characters in Dickens’

Women,” Smith said.

The season would also feature Morse in Sundowner, Colin Friels in Death of a Salesman and actress Rachael Beck with television newsreader Jessica Rowe in Side By Side By Sondheim.

“Completing the nine-show sea-

son will be the feel-good dance production Syncopation, an office comedy Stop.Rewind, an intriguing Australian drama in The Flood, hilarious comedy with Biddies an award-winning play about wartime photojournalists, Bare Witness,” Ms Smith said.

The centre also announced Deakin University as a new corporate sponsor for 2012.

Deakin Vice Chancellor Professor Jane den Hollander said that the university was delighted to sponsor the performing arts in Geelong.

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Boasting both a cafe and a bakery, Prendergast offers an array of treats baked fresh daily on the premises.

Under new management, the bakery can also make cakes for any occasion.

Prendergast’s Kate Pagram says quality ingredients and the love of baking are the store’s winning ethos.

“With more than 30 years’ experience in hospitality, our aim is to make our cafe and our bakery items the natural choice for customers’ cafes, deli’s, caterers and retailers.

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“At Prendergast we take great pride in our products and our relationship with our customers.”

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New upgrades for Buckley’s uckley’s Entertainment Centre has unveiled its newest stage of upgrades, giving patrons even more reasons to visit the Breakwater venue.

Buckley’s kids’ room is now open with tunnels, slides and all things fun.

Buckley’s chief executive Michael Tonks says the new upgrades reflect the centre’s changing face.

“The new kids’ play area is seven metres high and houses a large interactive playground and free wi-fi connection.

“It is the biggest in Geelong.

“Buckley’s will also have a clown visit the playground area on Friday and Saturday nights.”

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8:30 Bones: The Devil In The Details (M) – Brennan and Booth investigate a set of disfigured remains allegorising biblical text.

9:30 Castle: Food To Die For (M) [s] 10:30 Royal Pains: In Vino Veritas (M) [s] 11:30 Love Bites: How To... (M) 12:30 Greyʼs Anatomy (M) [s] 1:30 The Real Seachange 2:00 Home Shopping 3:00 NBC Today [s] 6:00 2011 Christmas Pageant 7:00 Weekend Today 10:00 Gilliganʼs Island 10:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 4 AM *Live* – At the GABBA. 1:00 The Cricket Show *Live 1:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 4 PM *Live 6:00 National Evening News [s] 6:30 Christmas With The Australian Womenʼs Weekly 7:30 60 Minutes [s] 8:30 The Mentalist: Red Alert (M v) – Jane is among the hostages taken by a murder suspect who wants to clear his name.

9:30 The Commander: Abduction - 2 (M v,l) – Clare finds the pressure getting to her.

10:30 Prime Suspect: Underwater Letterbox (M) 11:30 Flashpoint: Backwards Day (M v) 12:30 The Baron: So Dark The Night (PG) 1:30 Spyforce (PG) 2:30 Guthy Renker / Global Shop 3:30 Danoz 4:00 Good Morning America 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 Religious Programs 7:00 H20 Just Add Water [s] 7:30 Paradise Cafe [s] 8:00 Retreat Of The Ice Birds 9:00 The Hot30 Countdown (G) 10:00 The Hot30 Countdown (PG l,s,a) 12:00 Meet The Press [s] 12:30 The Bolt Report [s] 1:00 Golf: New Zealand Open 2011 *Live* 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:30 Merlin: Lamia (M) – Merlin is drawn to a distant village when a mysterious illness strikes.

7:30 Itʼs A Knockout [s] – Itʼs a Knock Out, thatʼs the name, itʼs a Knock Out, thatʼs the game.

8:30 Terra Nova: Now You See Me (PG) [s] – Taylor and Mira confront each other in the jungle and both end up working together to battle a prehistoric enemy.

9:30 Ringer: Shut Up And Eat Your Bologna (M a) – While Henry and Olivia form an attraction to each other, Bridget realises she's developed feelings for Andrew.

10:30 Go Girls (M s) (ʼ06) 11:30 Movie: “Against The Ropes” (M v,d) (ʼ04) Stars: Meg Ryan 2:00 Home Shopping 5:00 Worldwatch 8:30 PopAsia TV 10:30 UEFA Europa League Highlights 11:00 Les Murrays Football Feature 12:00 UEFA Champions League Magazine 12:30 Speedweek [s] 2:00 Al Jazeera News [s] 3:00 Celtic Thunder: Christmas [s] 4:05 How to Survive a Disaster (PG) [s] 5:00 Cycling Central 6:00 Thalassa: Filipino Seamen [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 The Bible: A History: Jesus (PG) [s] – Gerry Adams, politician and supporter of the IRA throughout years of sectarian conflict, investigates the life and death of Jesus Christ, against the backdrop of his own life and career.

8:30 The Promise (M s,l,v) [s] – In 1940s Palestine, Len meets Abu-Hassan Mohammed, an Arab charwallah working for the British Army.

When Mohammed is treated badly by some of the soldiers, Len intervenes, and a friendship grows between the two men.

10:10 Drama Movie: “Twin Sisters” (M s,v,a) (ʼ02) (In Dutch) 12:35 Drama Movie: “What a Wonderful Place” (MA15+a,l) (ʼ05) (In Hebrew) 2:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

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Saturday 3 5:00 rage (PG) 10:00 rage Guest Programmer: Iva Davies from Icehouse (PG) 11:00 Choccywoccydoodah [s] 11:20 Minuscule: Catapult 11:30 At The Movies: Summer Special 12:00 My Family: Labour Pains (PG) 12:30 Elders With Andrew Denton (PG) 1:00 Basketball: WNBL: Bulleen Vs Sydney University *Live* 3:00 Football: W-League: Melbourne Victory Vs Newcastle Jets *Live* 5:00 Bowls: Australia v RSA 2011 6:00 Monty Donʼs Italian Gardens: The South 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 Doc Martin (PG) – Mrs Tishellʼs long standing crush on Dr Martin Ellingham takes a dramatic turn in this final episode. Fuelled by a cocktail of drugs she boards a bus taking baby James Henry with her.

8:20 Agatha Christieʼs Miss Marple: The Blue Geranium (PG) – Miss Marple has new evidence about the Blue Geranium murder.

9:50 The Graham Norton Show [s] 10:40 Trial And Retribution: Shooter (M l,v) [s] 12:10 Rage (MA15+a,l,d,h,n,s,v) 6:00 Childrenʼs Programs 7:00 Weekend Sunrise [s] 9:00 Saturday Disney [s] 11:00 Erky Perky 12:00 V8 Supercars 2011 *Live* V8 Supercars: Homebush - Raceday Xtra 2:30 V8 Supercars 2011 *Live* V8 Supercars: Homebush 5:30 Mercurioʼs Menu: Canberra [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 No Leave No Life – Join host Tim “Rosso” Ross as he surprises hard-working Aussies and takes them on a holiday theyʼll never forget.

7:00 Family Movie Special: “Definitely, Maybe” (PG s,l) (ʼ08) Stars: Ryan Reynolds & Isla Fisher 9:20 The Saturday Movie: “King Arthur” (M v) (ʻ04) Stars: Clive Owen, Keira Knightley & Ioan Gruffudd 12:00 Greyʼs Anatomy: The Other Side Of This Life - Part 2 / Testing 1-2-3 (M) [s] 2:00 Late Movie: “Barbershop 2: Back In Business” (M l) (ʼ04) Stars: Ice Cube & Cedric The Entertainer 4:05 Home Shopping 5:00 Dr Oz: Top Medical Myths (PG) 6:00 Childrenʼs Programs 7:00 Weekend Today 9:00 Childrenʼs Programs 10:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 3 AM *Live* – At the GABBA. 1:00 The Cricket Show *Live* 1:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 3 PM *Live 6:00 National News Saturday [s] 6:30 Australiaʼs Funniest Home Videos 7:30 Movie: “Alvin And The Chipmunks” (G) (ʼ07) Stars: Jason Lee & David Cross 9:30 Saturday Night Movie: “The Square” (MA15+v,l) (ʼ08) – Escaping the monotony of a loveless marriage, Raymond Yale becomes entangled in an affair with the beautiful and troubled Carla. Stars: Joel Edgerton, David Roberts & Lucy Bell 11:40 Late Movie: “City Hall” (M v,l) (ʼ96) Stars: Al Pacino, John Cusack & Bridget Fonda 1:50 Late Movie: “Poltergeist” (M h) (ʼ82) Stars: Jobeth Williams & Craig T Nelson 4:00 Danoz 4:30 MCD - Home Shopping 5:00 Religious Programs 6:00 Toasted TV [s] 9:00 Scope [s] 9:30 The Elephant Princess [s] 10:00 The Hot30 Countdown (PG a,l,s) 11:30 Landed Music (PG l,s,a) 12:30 The Hit Rater.Com (PG l,s,a) 1:00 Golf: New Zealand Open 2011 *Live* – All the action from the Gold Coast.

5:00 TEN Evening News [s] 6:30 Movie: “Home Alone 3” (PG v) (ʼ97) – Alex Pruitt, is just a regular nine year old boy living in Chicago, when he is forced to fend off thieves who are trying to steal a top-secret chip which is hidden in his toy car. Stars: Alex D. Linz & Olek Krupa 8:40 Movie: “Out Of Sight” (M v,l) (ʼ98) – Jack Foley, a suave and intelligent bank robber, breaks out of jail and kidnaps US Marshal Karen Sisco in the process. Although on opposite sides of the law, the sparks fly instantly.

Stars: George Clooney & Jennifer Lopez.

11:10 Late Movie: “Team America: World Police” (MA15+ s,l) (ʼ04) Stars: Trey Parker.

1:20 Burn Notice: Noble Causes (M) 2:00 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Masterpiece: Dance: In the Spirit of Diaghilev 2:25 Masterpiece: Maestro: A Portrait of Valery Gergiev 3:25 Masterpiece: Arts: Retouches 3:30 Masterpiece: Philip Roth: A Lesson in Anatomy (PG) 4:30 PBS Newshour [s] 5:30 Prototype This: Mind-Controlled Car [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Big, Bigger, Biggest: Cruise Ship [s] – An examination of the technological leaps forward that have allowed the worldʼs biggest cruise ship - The Independence of the Seas, to be developed.

8:30 Mythbusters: Crash and Burn (PG) [s] – Jamie test a classic myth thatʼs been around in Hollywood since the motor car was invented that a car that plunges over a cliff always explodes.

9:30 Rockwiz: Leah Flanagan & David Bridie (PG) 10:20 Drama Movie: “Mongol” (MA15+v) (ʼ07) (In Mongolian) 12:35 South Park: The Early Years: Cow Days / Chef Aid (M a,v) 1:15 Rugby: Wales v Australia - From Wales 3:30 Weatherwatch Overnight

INGREDIENTS (SERVES 10) > 250g butter, chopped > 1 cup CSR Brown Sugar > 4 eggs > 750g Sunbeam Mixed Fruit > 1/2 cup chopped Sunbeam Pitted Prunes > 3/4 cup pitted, chopped dates > 1 cup brandy > 1 cup White Wings Plain Flour > 1 tsp MasterFoods Ground Mixed Spice

> 1/2 tsp MasterFoods Ground Cinnamon > 1/2 tsp MasterFoods Ground Nutmeg > 1/2 tsp bicarbonate of soda > 1/2 cup Lucky Slivered Almonds > 1 cup fresh white breadcrumbs > Creme anglaise (see related recipe), to serve > Fresh raspberries, to serve > Icing sugar, to serve

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10:05 The Old Guys: Tom Moves Out (PG) [s] 10:35 Lateline [s] 11:20 Tracey Ullmanʼs State Of The Union (M s,l) 11:45 rage (MA15+a,l,h,d,n,s,v) 5:30 Seven Early News 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Above Suspicion: The Red Dahlia (M v,l,a) 3:00 Bush Doctors (PG 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 Better Homes And Gardens Summer [s] – The best in Christmas entertaining.

8:30 Movie: “Lewis” (M v,a) Stars: Kevin Whately & Laurence Fox 10:30 Natural Mysteries: The Devilʼs Disease (PG) [s] – A fascinating investigation into the deadly disfiguring disease killing off the Australian Tasmanian Devil.

11:45 Perfect Couples: Perfect Exes (PG) – Vance finds out that Amy has invited all of her ex-boyfriends to their wedding.

12:15 October Road (M) 1:15 Late Movie: “Strange Holiday” (G) (ʼ69) Stars: Peter Alexander & Simon Asprey 3:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today 5:30 Today *Live* [s] 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 10:00 Hi5 10:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 2 AM *Live* – At the GABBA. 1:00 The Cricket Show *Live 1:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 2 PM *Live 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 Two And A Half Men (PG l) – Jake is getting ready to start a new school as he advances to junior high. Alan and Charlie take him school shopping and find themselves in trouble.

8:30 Movie: “The Fugitive” (M v) (ʼ93) – Wrongly convicted of murdering his wife, Dr. Richard Kimble escapes from custody after a ferocious train accident. Stars: Harrison Ford & Tommy Lee Jones 11:15 Late Movie: “Jesse Stone: No Remorse” (M v,s,a) (ʼ08) Stars: Tom Selleck 3:00 Skippy - The Bush Kangaroo 3:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 4:00 Guthy Renker 4:30 Good Morning America 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 The Workers: Dinosaurs [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil: Brandon Intervention (M d,a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Season Premiere: Jamieʼs Great Britain (PG) [s] 8:30 Friday Movie: “Mrs. Doubtfire” (PG l,a) (ʼ93) – Daniel Hilliard finds himself suddenly divorced without custody of his kids. Stars: Robin Williams & Sally Field 11:05 Sailing: World Championship Preview 12:00 The Late Show (PG) 1:00 Late Movie: “Without A Paddle” (M vl,d) (ʼ04) Stars: Seth Green & Matthew Lillard 2:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 6:45 UEFA Europa League Matchday 5 *Live* 9:10 Worldwatch 2:30 Living Black [s] 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers (PG) 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Town With Nicholas Crane: Totnest (PG) [s] – A Saxon river town in South Devon, Totnest is one of the UKʼs oldest towns.

8:30 As It Happened: Hiroshima: The Next Day (PG) [s] – The atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945 was a moment that changed the world.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:05 Scarlet Road: A Sex Workers Journey (M a,n,s) [s] – Impassioned about freedom of sexual expression, Australian sex worker Rachel Wotton works with many clients who have disabilities.

11:05 Romance Movie: “Portrait of a Beauty” (MA15+s) (ʼ08) (In Korean) 1:05 South Park (M a) 3:00 Weatherwatch & Music

1. Beat butter and sugar together until light and creamy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add all fruit, brandy, sifted dry ingredients, almonds and breadcrumbs, and combine well.

2. Grease a 2-litre-capacity pudding basin. Spoon in mixture, cover with baking paper and secure with string. Cover with foil and basin lid.

3. Place pudding in a large pot with enough boiling water to reach halfway up the side of basin. Cover pot and simmer for 6 hours, ensuring water level remains constant by adding more boiling water as necessary.

4. Carefully remove pudding basin from water and set aside to cool. Cover basin with foil and place in the fridge until ready to serve.

5. On day of serving, re-boil pudding as above for 2 1/2 hours. Pour over creme anglaise, top with raspberries and dust with icing sugar, to serve.

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8:00 Whoʼs Been Sleeping In My House?

Oljato [s] 8:30 The Hour (M v) [s] 9:30 Kevin McCloudʼs Grand Tour: Florence & Rome (PG) [s] 10:20 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:30 Silent Witness: Safe: Part 1 [s] 11:25 Darling Buds Of May (PG) [s] 12:20 The Hour (M v) [s] 1:20 Agatha Christie: Poirot: Mrs McGintyʼs Dead (M v) 3:00 Bowls: Australia v RSA 2011 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Midday Movie: “A Little Thing Called Murder” (M v,s) (ʼ06) Stars: Judy Davis 2:00 Dr Oz: Dr Oz Medical Exclusive (PG) 3:00 Medical Emergency (PG a) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 SCU: Serious Crash Unit: Waimauku (PG) 8:00 Drug Bust (PG) [s] 8:30 Criminal Minds: Compromising Positions (M) – The BAU travels to Akron, Ohio when two horrific murders are reported.

9:30 Air Crash Investigations: Pilot vs Plane (PG) [s] 10:30 Royal Pains: Comfortʼs Overrated (M) [s] 11:30 Keeping Up With The Kardashians (M) 12:00 Special: The Ghan Is Going 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 10:00 Hi-5 10:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 5 AM *Live* – At the GABBA. 1:00 The Cricket Show *Live 1:30 Cricket: First Test - Australia v New Zealand: Day 5 PM *Live 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 8:00 Hot In Cleveland: Whoʼs Your Mamma? (PG) 8:30 The Mentalist: Blood For Blood (M v) – Van Pelʼs job is on the line when a man in witness protection is killed while sheʼs guarding him.

9:30 Harryʼs Law: Hosanna Roseanna (M v) 10:30 Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition: Wally (PG l) 11:30 Undercovers: Crashed (M v) 12:30 The Avengers (PG) 1:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 2:00 Guthy Renker 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America [s] 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Modern Family: Dance Dance Revelation (PG) – Claire is relishing her position as chair of the school dance committee… that is until Gloria arrives to help.

8:00 Rules Of Engagement: Last Of The Red Hat Lovers (PG) 8:30 The Glades: Bird In The Hand (M) – Jim discovers a body in an abandoned plane while out in the woods.

9:30 Offspring (M s,a) – Billie's plan to make Mick jealous backfires when his old flame, Ivy, shows up.

10:30 Go Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Age of Terror: War on the West (M v) 2:00 India Reborn: Manufacturing Dreams 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 FIFA Futbol Mundial [s] 5:00 The Crew [s] 5:30 Global Village: Brazil [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Mythbusters: Torpedo-Tastic (PG) [s] – Tonight Adam and Jamie test the myth of the worldʼs first torpedo.

8:30 Man vs Wild: Pacific Island (PG) [s] – Bear Grylls heads for a deserted Panamanian island in the Pacific Ocean.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:00 Housos: Foxtel (MA15+a,d,s,l) [s] 10:30 Skins: Grace (MA15+d,s,l) – Grace exists in a world of princes, princesses and happy endings - but what happens when real life gets in the way?

11:30 The World Game 12:30 Drama Movie: “Captive” (MA15+l) (ʼ08) (In Russian & Chechen) 2:05 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:00 Gardening Australia [s] 5:30 First Tuesday Book Club 6:00 ABC News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:30 Business Today [s] 10:00 Behind The News [s] 10:25 School Programs 11:00 Rivers With Griff Rhys Jones [s] 12:00 Midday Report [s] 12:30 Seven Ages Of Britain [s] 1:30 Meerkat Manor: The Next Generation 2:00 Bed Of Roses [s] 3:00 Childrenʼs Programs 6:00 Hockey: Menʼs Champions Trophy Highlights 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Nigella Kitchen: Hurry Up Iʼm Hungry [s] 8:30 The Grumpy Guide To School Days (PG) 9:35 United States Of Tara: The Good Parts *Final* (MA15+l) 10:00 First Tuesday Book Club [s] 11:00 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 11:10 Spooks (M v) [s] 12:05 The Pursuit Of Excellence (M v) 1:05 The Grumpy Guide to School Days 2:05 Monarch Of The Glen 3:00 Wings To Fly (PG) [s] 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Midday Movie: “Imagine Me & You” (M s,l) (ʼ06) Stars: Piper Perabo 2:00 Dr Oz: The 411 Before You Call 911 (PG) 3:00 Medical Emergency (PG a) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 Happy Endings: Dave Of The Dead (PG) 8:00 How I Met Your Mother: Unfinished (PG) 8:30 Program To Be Advised 10:50 Parks And Recreation: The Bubble (PG) – While the department sets up a memorial service for Liʼl Sebastian, Ron finds out about Leslie and Ben. 11:20 Keeping Up With The Kardashians (M) – Kim is offered to do a photoshoot for Playboy magazine.

11:50 House Calls To The Rescue [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 11:30 Alive & Cooking 12:00 The Ellen De Generes Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET [s] 3:30 Hi-5 [s] 4:00 Pyramid [s] 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 The Big Bang Theory: The Killer Robot Instability (PG s) 8:00 The Middle: Forced Family Fun (PG) 8:30 Two And A Half Men: Media Room Slash Dungeon (M s) 9:00 Mike & Molly: Samuel Gets Fired (M s) 9:30 Survivor: South Pacific (PG) 10:30 Nothing Trivial: Who Was the Lady Love Of John Wayne Bobbitt? (M) 11:30 The Unusuals: Boorland Day (M) 12:30 20/20 [s] 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Guthy Renker / Hi Life 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America [s] 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Modern Family: Slow Down Your Neighbours (PG) [s] 8:00 Rules Of Engagement: Dirty Talk (PG) [s] 8:30 NCIS: Los Angeles: Tin Soldiers (M v) – After Callen catches a man breaking into his house, the NCIS team are lead to a former KGB operative.

9:30 Offspring (M s,l) [s] – Nina and Chris attempt to seize the moment, but their future is threatened by a complicated past.

10:30 Go Girls (M s) – Cody needs cash for a good cause.

11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:05 Worldwatch 1:00 Drama Movie: “A Touch of Spice” (M n) (ʼ03) (In Greek) 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Sicily [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Surviving A Car Crash (PG) [s] – We meet the scientists working to make fatal car crashes a thing of the past.

8:30 Go Back to Where You Came From (PG) [s] – Follows 6 ordinary Australians who agree to challenge their preconceived notions about refugees.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:05 Hot Docs: My Perestroika (PG) [s] – Could it be that the more things are restructured, the more they stay the same? Thatʼs the question for the five principal characters in My Perestroika, a revealing documentary about contemporary Russia.

11:45 Drama Movie: “The Desert Within” (MA15+s,a) (ʼ08) (In Spanish) 1:50 Angels of Rio (M d,l) 3:00 Weatherwatch Overnight

5:00 Strictly Speaking [s] 5:30 Spicks And Specks (PG) 6:00 ABC News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings [s] 10:00 School Programs 12:00 Midday Report [s] 12:30 National Press Club Address [s] 1:30 Bush Slam [s] 2:00 Bed Of Roses [s] 3:00 Childrenʼs Programs 6:00 Country House Rescue: Gissing Hall 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Outnumbered (PG) [s] – Karen recreates ʻBritainʼs Got Talentʼ.

8:30 QI: Fight Or Flight (M s) [s] 9:00 The Thick of It Special: Spinners & Losers (M l,s,d) [s] 10:00 At The Movies: Summer Special 2 10:30 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:40 Michael McIntyreʼs Comedy Roadshow: Edinburgh (M s) 11:25 The Neanderthal Code (PG) 12:15 Country House Rescue [s] 1:10 Jennifer Byrne Presents [s] 2:00 Football: W-League: Melbourne Victory v Newcastle Jets 4:00 rage 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 The Midday Movie: “Victor” (M l,a) Stars: Mark Lutz 2:00 Dr Oz: Dr Ozʼs Ultimate Health Challenge (PG) 3:00 Medical Emergency (PG a) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 Worldʼs Strictest Parents: Florida (PG l,a) 8:40 Criminal Minds: Safe Haven (M a,v) – The BAU team is on the trail of a serial killer targeting families throughout the Midwest.

9:40 Air Crash Investigations: Mid Air Landing (PG) 10:40 The Day John Lennon Died (M l) [s] 11:40 30 Rock: Floyd (PG) [s] 12:10 Sons And Daughters [s] 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 11:30 Alive & Cooking 12:00 The Ellen De Generes Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET [s] 3:30 Hi-5 [s] 4:00 Pyramid [s] 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 RBT (PG) 8:30 Sherlock: The Blind Banker (M v) – Mysterious ciphers are appearing on walls all over London.

10:30 True CSI: Cold Blood: Poison Pen (MA15+v,a) 11:30 Weeds: Sh*t Highway (MA15+a,d,l,n,s) 12:00 Eclipse Music TV (PG) 12:30 Entertainment Tonight [s] 1:00 Skippy The Bush Kangaroo 1:30 Danoz 2:00 Guthy Renker 2:30 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 8:00 Totally Wild [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Glee: Duets (PG) [s] – Will pits the Gleeks against each other for a duets competition. Finn and Rachel plan to deliberately lose, Mercedes forms an unlikely pair with Santana, and Kurt finds his perfect partner - himself.

8:30 Hawaii Five O (M v) 9:30 Offspring (M s,l) – Nina and Chris are determined to have a real date - the only things standing in their way are the meddling Proudmans, the side-effects of prescription medication and a big surprise from Chrisʼ past.

10:30 Go Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:00 Worldwatch 6:30 UEFA Europa League Matchday 6 *Live* 9:00 Worldwatch 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour [s] 5:30 Global Village: Visions of Sicily [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 Toughest Place to Be A... Midwife (PG) [s] – Midwife Suzanne Saunders-Blundell abandons the high tech maternity unit at Good Hope Hospital in Sutton Coldfield to work in Monrovia.

8:30 One Born Every Minute (M a,l) [s] – Two mums want natural births, but will one petite young mum be able to push out a big baby and will an overweight mum suffer because of the risks associated with weight during pregnancy?

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:05 Drama Movie: “Something Like Happiness” (M l,s,a) (ʼ05) – A tender human drama about three childhood friends, now young adults, who try to crystallise their aims and roles in life.

(In Czech) 11:50 112 Emergency (M l) 1:20 Weatherwatch Overnight

4:55 National Press Club Address [s] 6:00 ABC News Breakfast [s] 9:00 ABC News [s] 9:30 ABC News 24 Mornings [s] 10:00 School Programs 11:00 Battlefield Mysteries (PG) [s] 12:00 Midday Report [s] 12:30 Tess Of The DʼUrbervilles (M v) 1:30 Mother And Son [s] 2:00 Bed Of Roses (PG) [s] 3:00 Childrenʼs Programs 6:00 Hockey: Menʼs Champions Trophy Highlights 7:00 ABC News [s] 7:30 7.30 [s] – Current affairs program.

8:00 Jimmyʼs Food Factory: Food In A Flash 8:30 Here I Am (M l,v,s) [s] – Karen is a beautiful woman with a dark past, but sheʼs got potential.

10:00 Britainʼs Whitest Family (PG) [s] – Examines a life lived in the wrong colour skin.

10:25 ABC News: Late Edition [s] 10:35 Bastard Boys: Gregʼs War (M l,v) [s] 11:35 Live From Abbey Road: Gossip / The Mars Volta / Friendly Fires (M l) 12:30 Hunt Angels (M n) 2:00 Basketball: WNBL: Bulleen Boomers v Sydney University Flames 4:00 rage (PG) 5:30 Seven Early News [s] 6:00 Sunrise [s] 9:00 The Morning Show (PG) 11:30 Seven Morning News [s] 12:00 Movie: “Shark Swarm - Pt 1” (M v) (ʼ08) Stars: John Schneider 2:00 Dr Oz: The Ask Dr Oz National Challenge: Your Most Embarrassing Questions Ever (PG) 3:00 Medical Emergency (PG a) [s] 3:30 Toybox [s] 4:00 Itʼs Academic [s] 4:30 Seven News at 4:30 [s] 5:30 Deal Or No Deal [s] 6:00 Seven News [s] 6:30 Today Tonight [s] 7:00 RSPCA Animal Rescue [s] 7:30 The Amazing Race (PG) [s] 8:30 Program To Be Advised 10:30 Outsourced (PG) – When Toddʼs US boss Jerry makes a surprise visit, Todd has to keep a drunken Jerry out of trouble.

11:30 30 Rock (PG) – Jackʼs torn between Avery and Nancy. Liz is reduced to attending YMCA singles events.

12:00 Trauma: Frequent Fliers (M) 1:00 Home Shopping 4:00 NBC Today [s] 5:30 Today *Live* 9:00 Kerri-Anne (PG) 11:00 National Morning News [s] 11:30 Alive & Cooking 12:00 The Ellen De Generes Show (PG) 1:00 The View (PG) 2:00 Days Of Our Lives (PG) 3:00 ET [s] 3:30 Hi-5 [s] 4:00 Pyramid [s] 4:30 Afternoon News 5:30 Hot Seat 6:00 Nine News [s] 6:30 A Current Affair [s] 7:00 The Big Bang Theory (PG s) 7:30 Getaway (PG) – Featuring some of the best sun soaked destinations both here and abroad.

8:30 Unforgettable: Hereos (M) – Carrie works with a young boy who witnessed a murder to see if he can lead the police to the killer.

9:30 CSI: NY: To What End (M v) 10:30 Nothing Trivial: What Colour is a Bichon Frise?

11:30 Rubicon: In Whom We Trust (M) 12:30 The Baron (PG) 1:30 Entertainment Tonight [s) 2:00 Guthy Renker 2:30 Danoz 3:00 Danoz 3:30 Good Morning America 5:00 Early Morning News 6:00 TEN News [s] 7:00 Toasted TV [s] 7:30 Totally Wild [s] 8:00 Scope [s] 8:30 Wurrawhy [s] 9:00 The Circle Summertime (PG) [s] 11:00 TEN Morning News [s] 12:00 Dr Phil (M a) [s] 1:00 The Doctors (PG) [s] 2:00 Ready Steady Cook [s] 3:00 Judge Judy (PG) [s] 3:30 Infomercial (PG) 4:00 Hueyʼs Kitchen [s] 4:30 The Bold And The Beautiful [s] 5:00 TEN News At Five [s] 6:30 The Project [s] 7:30 Recruits Paramedics (PG) [s] – At Paramedic College new recruits are nearing their final assessments.

8:00 Keeping Up With The Joneses (PG) [s] – Meet the Joneses - an ordinary Australian family living extraordinary lives on a vast cattle property called Coolibah in the heart of the Top End. 8:30 Law & Order: SVU (M v) 9:30 Offspring (M s,d) – Nina reluctantly gives Chris some space as he travels to Queensland in search of his missing wife.

10:30 Go Girls (M s) 11:30 The Late Show (PG) 12:30 Infomercials (PG) 5:00 Worldwatch 6:30 UEFA Europa League Matchday 6 *Live* 9:00 Worldwatch 3:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 3:30 Al Jazeera News [s] 4:00 The Journal [s] 4:30 PBS Newshour 5:30 Global Village: French Coastlines [s] 6:00 Letters and Numbers [s] 6:30 World News Australia [s] 7:30 My Sri Lanka with Peter Kuruvita [s] 8:00 Luke Nguyenʼs Vietnam [s] – Seafood is the main ingredient as we float around one of the worlds natural wonders, Ha Long Bay. 8:30 The Family: Happy Birthday to You (M s,l) [s] – Josephineʼs 50th birthday is fast approaching and Angelo and the boys have decided to throw her a surprise birthday party.

9:30 World News Australia [s] 10:00 Big Love: Where Men and Mountains Meet (M a,v) – Bill faces the threat of going to jail as he scrambles to plan for his familyʼs future.

11:10 UEFA Champions League Hour 12:10 Drama Movie: “Isabella” (M a,s) (ʼ06) (In Cantonese) 2:10 Weatherwatch Overnight

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Keep an eye out for reindeers in central Geelong.

Count on fun in central city oung visitors to central Geelong are being asked to help Santa conduct his last-minute reindeer head count.

City Hall has installed giant posters around central Geelong for children to find and count the number of reindeers they can see on the poster.

Kids can then fill out a form and mail it to Santa in the North Pole, via a letterbox set up next to the Carousel on Geelong’s waterfront.

Forms will be handed out by central Geelong meter elves and they will also be available through

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Every form received before Friday, December 16, will receive a personalised reply from Santa.

This free Christmas activity was designed to give parents a reason to come out of the big shopping centres and have a look at some of the smaller shops around central Geelong.

Mayor Cr John Mitchell said the Reindeer Roundup was another part of the City’s ongoing efforts to stimulate activity in central Geelong.

“We want to encourage visitors and residents to take a look in some of the local, independent shops all around the city,” he said.

“You’ll find plenty of great gift ideas in these smaller shops, and quite often they are one-of-a-kind items too.”

“The Reindeer Roundup gives families a reason to head out onto the footpath and explore central Geelong.”

“Most importantly, it’s also a bit of fun for the kids, which is what it’s all about at this time of year.”

Grab the kids and roundup the reindeer in Cent ral Geel o ng!

Find our giant Christmas posters and tell us how many Reindeer appear in the poster.

Then make your way to the Carousel and post your message to Santa. All messages received by Friday 16 December will receive a l etter from the north pol e .

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Christmas gifts galore at Waurn Ponds hoppers struggling to work out where to start this Christmas should head straight to Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre.

Gifts galore for the whole family are available throughout the centre, with Santa’s arrival this Saturday presenting the ideal time to begin shopping for Christmas.

Shoppers should drop into locally owned and operated Mind Games, next to Nutshack, for a world of card and board games,

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Owner Michele Bent says Mind Games has gift ideas for every age group. “From wooden toys for the tiny tots, family board games plus puzzles and die-cast models and kits for the young at heart, we’ve got Christmas all wrapped up for your family. “Be sure to get in quick to be one of the first to own the hugely

popular Angry Birds board and card game, which is in store now.�

Two stores away from Mind Games awaits a newly refurbished Tonik Surf Centre.

With the store now double in size, shoppers will find twice as many potential presents to pop on their Christmas wish lists.

Favourite brands including Rip Curl, Hurley, Quiksilver, Billabong, Roxy, Volcom, Element and Rusty, Tonik’s expanded range of bikinis, boardshorts, denim,

sunglasses, hats, kids wear, tees and luggage will ensure Christmas shopping can be wrapped up in no time with gifts to suit any budget.

Manager Chewy says Tonik Waurn Ponds is bigger and better this Christmas. “Come in and see our new skate area with loads more skate boards on show and store specials that you have to see to believe.�

Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is also offering professional photos with Santa for free.

Shoppers simply have to spend $25 or more in one transaction at any store in the centre and take their receipt to the Santa photo site outside Target to receive two free photos.

Terms and conditions are available at the Santa site and www.waurnpondssc.com.au.

To make Christmas shopping even easier, a Relay for Life gift wrapping station is available outside Target.

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wrapped for a gold coin each.

The gift wrap station will be open for Santa’s Arrival from 11am to 4pm Saturday and then daily the same hours from December 10 to 24.

More information is available at www.waurnpondssc.com.au.

Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre is at 173-199 Pioneer Rd, phone 5244 2580 or email info@waurnpondssc.com.au.

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Customers will receive two 5x7 photos from Laser Image Geelong. One photo package per receipt totalling $25 or more. Multiple packages can be received provided separate proof of purchase is presented. FREE photos are valued at $15. Free photos cannot be exchanged. Free photos are not redeemable for cash. FREE photos will not be ready at the time of the photo being taken. Customers will need to collect free photos from the Waurn Ponds Shopping Centre Santa Set within 24 hours or as advised by the Laser Image Geelong photography team.

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Life lessons taught at Aquatic centre eelong Aquatic Centre believes its quality teachers, facilities and water make children smarter.

The centre and students’ parents participated in national research under Griffiths University’s Professor Robyn Jorgensen, finding that early-years swimming made children smarter, more sociable and confident and better at interacting with peers.

Children enjoy the aquatic environment at the centre while listening to teachers and following their instructions.

The water provides a wonderful medium for children as young as infants to absorb a range of stimuli.

Children can participate in learn-to-swim programs before they can walk. No other sport offers young children the same scope for participation.

Geelong Aquatic Centre has parents in the water with their children from the age of four months.

As well as encouraging participation and enjoyment in water, swimming lessons have many other benefits.

A child familiar with water from an early age has an advantage over others afraid or inexperienced in aquatic environment other than the bath.

Children who are happy and confident in water can think of ways to get out of any difficulties and will be more likely to learn to swim quickly, safely and enjoyably.

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• Children are also supervised when swimming.

• The centre also offers: • warm water at 32C; • warm air to retain body heat; • passionate, caring, dedicated, trained staff; • a sequential, developmentally based, fun program; • classes in developmentally appropriate age groups; • catering for individual needs; • colourful, well-equipped environment; • Austswim accreditation as a tier-one school.

Geelong Aquatic Centre’s Debbie Gill is an Austswim and Swim Australia course presenter in Australia and Asia. She also regularly speaks at national conferences where she keeps up-to-date with industry information.

“Being a competent swimmer is far more than a skill for recreation and enjoyment,” Debbie says,” it’s a skill that may save a child’s life.

Geelong Aquatic Centre operates under the motto: Swimming lessons – a gift for life.

“Every child must learn to swim,” Debbie says.

Parents can contact the centre to enrol children by phoning 5222 5530 or emailing geoff@geelongaquaticcentre.com.au.

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Engine response is very good, but the inevitable turbo lag may irritate drives accustomed to the nearly-instantaneous actions of BMW petrol engines.

Once the diesel is on song it reacts rapidly and gives the sort of throttle control keen drivers love on their favourite stretch of driving road.

Handling is simply brilliant in the usual BMW manner.

The balance, steering response and feel of this convertible with the top down and the wind in the hair is sure to bring a smile to your face.

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now come with the option of turbo-diesel engines, something that would have seemed inconceivable in Australia a few years ago.

Modern turbo-diesel engines have improved out of sight in recent times and sceptics who said that Australian buyers wouldn’t accept a BMW with a diesel engine were soon silenced when they experienced the grunt of the modern BMW diesel.

But there’s more to the BMW’s low fuel diesel consumption than simply advanced technology.

It also has a stop-start feature that turns the engine off when the car comes to a standstill and you disengage the clutch.

The engine is then using no fuel and producing no pollution. It restarts as soon as you push the clutch pedal down again.

You can hear it starting, but it’s smooth and after the first few times I found myself barely aware that it was happening.

The most important economy feature of all is an indication on the dashboard of when you should change up and down gears.

Most drivers of manuals, indeed virtually all of us, tend to hold onto lower gears far longer than is necessary, and thus use unnecessary fuel.

BMW says this simple feature can give a bigger saving in fuel than any other of the new technologies it has added to the car.

Long linked with performance cars that make drivers smile, BMW made the positive decision that low emissions should not get in the way of performance and driving enjoyment.

Our most recent test drive has been in the 123d convertible, which although it only has a 2.0-litre four-cylinder engine, is so highly tuned that it produces 150 kW of power and 400 Newton metres of torque.

Not that many years ago you would have needed a gas-guzzling 5.0-litre V8 to produce those figures.

Nowadays an economical diesel will suffice.

Enough of economy and emissions, let’s talk about the sheer driving pleasure of the little BMW convertible.

For starters it has our preferred roof type – a softtop.

While we are well aware of the advantages of folding hardtops, there’s a sense of purity of design that only a soft-top gives you.

In the 123d the roof is completely automatic. One button puts it down, another gets it back up again.

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The little Beemer is a delight to drive thanks to exceptional balance and a chassis that’s set up to give maximum road grip.

Steering precision is high and sends its messages to the driver in a most satisfying manner.

Despite the sporting dynamics the ride is good, though there’s a firmness at times that shakes the car about a bit on harsh surfaces.

Those who love their sports machines will be happy to tolerate this.

At its Australian launch in October 2004 the 1 Series came only as a five-door hatch. A smart twodoor coupe and a pretty little soft-top convertible were added to the range in May 2008. All models

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$16,000 $16,000 $11,000 $10,000 $9,000 $8,000

SELECTED QUALITY CARS 2008 KIA RIO HATCH, 5 Speed, A/C, P/S, 24,500 Kms, 1 Owner. WPE-130 2002 TOYOTA CAMRY ALTISE SEDAN, Auto, A/C SCS-844 2007 HYUNDAI ACCENT 3 DOOR, 5 Speed, Mod Kms. UXT-720 2004 MAZDA 323 PROTEGE, 5Spd, Mod Kms SRH-801 1997 BMW 318i SEDAN, 5 Speed, A/C, P/S, Alloys. OHV-281 2003 MITSUBISHI MAGNA SEDAN, Auto, A/C,P/S, Long Rego. JKT-750 2002 MITSUBISHI LANCER COUPE GLi, 5 Speed, A/C, P/S, Body Kit. RNC-213 2002 MITSUBISHI MAGNA ADVANCE SEDAN, Auto, A/C. SCO-630 1999 SUBARU LIBERTY SEDAN, 5 Speed, 1 owner, AWD. PYQ-533

$11,000 $10,000 $9,000 $9,000 $8,000 $8,000 $8,000 $7,000 $7,000

WAGONS 2002 SUBARU OUTBACK H6 AWD, Auto, Leather, Books. REB-599 2003 HOLDEN VY COMMODORE WAGON, Auto, A/C, P/S, Local. SRP-670

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$14,000 $11,000

2008 HOLDEN ASTRA HATCH, Auto, P/S, 19,000 Kms. XCU-161 2006 NISSAN TIIDA HATCH, Auto, A/C, P/S, Alloys. UHX-681 2008 NISSAN TIIDA HATCH, Auto, A/C, P/S. WIS-152 2005 FORD FOCUS LS SEDAN, Auto, A/C, P/S, Low Kms. TSM-572 2005 HYUNDAI GETZ GL 3 DOOR, Auto, A/C, P/S. TSO-210 2003 HYUNDAI ACCENT 3 DOOR HATCH, Auto, A/C, P/S. SDJ-306 2000 KN LASER HATCH, 5 Door, Auto, A/C, P/S, Long Reg. QDB-473 2000 FORD LASER, Auto, Long Rego, Local, A/C, P/S, Airbags. QDB-473 2001 HYUNDAI ACCENT HATCH, Auto, A/C, P/S, Local. SKF-583 1999 HOLDEN JS VECTRA HATCH, Auto, A/C, P/S, Alloys. PKT-872 1998 TOYOTA COROLLA HATCH AUTO, A/C, P/S. OMJ-040 1996 MAZDA 626 HATCH, Auto, A/C, P/S, YRY-203

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PEOPLE MOVERS 2004 KIA CARNIVAL AUTO WAGON, 7 Seater, Service Books. TFG-231.

2007 FORD BF FALCON UTE, Dedicated Gas, T/Bar Auto, 1 Owner. YRY-443

$16,000

2007 FORD BF FALCON UTE, Dedicated Gas, T/Bar, Auto, A/C. YRY-607

$16,000

2005 HOLDEN RA RODEO TRAY AUTO, Airbags, A/C, P/S. XZO-350

$14,000

1998 TOYOTA HILUX UTE, Auto, Mod Kms. OZK-979

$10,000 $8,000 $7,000

AS TRADED - NO RWC $16,000 1990 TOYOTA HILUX UTE, 4x4, Dual Fuel, Canopy, 5 Speed. TYJ-162 $8,000 2003 FORD BA XT FALCON WAGON, 6 Cylinder, Auto. SLA-319

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$5,500 $4,000

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$7,000

$12,000

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2001 NISSAN NAVARA TRAY, 5 Speed, 1 Owner, EFI. QQF-758

5 SPD

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$8,000

2001 FORD FAIRMONT SEDAN, Auto, A/C, P/S. TSO-174

1996 MAZDA 626 HATCH

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$10,000

2001 LASER SR HATCH, 5 Speed, A/C, P/S, Alloys. SR2001

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2004 HOLDEN WK STATESMAN SUPERCHARGED, Auto, A/C. SYO-625 $8,000 1997 BMW 318i SEDAN, 5 Speed, 4 Door, Local, A/C. OHV-281

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$9,000 1997 FORD COURIER DUAL CAB, 5 Speed, Aluminium Tray, Long Reg.

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1997 BMW 318i SEDAN

1995 TOYOTA COROLLA

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Wayne encourages boat owners to ring with bookings as soon as possible before the waiting list grows any further.

He recommends annual motor servicing but many owners either neglect their engines or leave bookings to the last minute. â&#x20AC;&#x153;If you let an engine corrode in this harsh marine environment it will only cost more the longer you leave it.â&#x20AC;?

Wayne says keeping boat engines in top shape is a matter of safety. â&#x20AC;&#x153;When a boat breaks down you canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get out of it and walk home, like a car. An unsafe engine puts your life at risk, especially if the weather turns nasty.â&#x20AC;?

After more than 11 years in the industry, Wayne has seen many corroded marine engines.

He worked at some of Geelongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading boating businesses, specialising in Yamaha and Honda, before starting Breakwater Marine just over a year ago.

Breakwater Marine specialises in outboard motors and, unlike its competitors, works on motors of any brand or age.

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The team now has a motorcycle chassis dynamometer in service to assist with performance tuning. â&#x20AC;&#x153;In the past weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve always done a lot of road testing for tuning and fault finding,â&#x20AC;? Rob says. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll still be doing that but to a much lesser degree. The dyno allows us to run bikes at high speed under load and to literally stand beside them watching and listening.â&#x20AC;?

PWC users can rely on the expert, personalised service of powerski enthusiast Ryan who specialises in all types of two and four-stroke watercraft.

After entering both bikes and riders in state and national level road racing championships, Rob can offer racers and track-day riders expert help in all facets of sport and track bike service, set up and performance enhancement.

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ROMA, caravan, 1990, 14’, double bed, annexe, electric brakes, TV, microwave, EC. $7,500. 0457 173 066. Corio.

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*This offer is made to private advertisers only. *Offer only available for items normally advertised in the Wheel and Deal section. All adverts, must be pre-paid. For $39.90 you get a 15 word ONE ITEM ONLY advert with a photo. Adverts are restricted to “Wheel and Deal” items only for private advertisers, and will be run for 6 weeks. Once your item is sold you have to call our office to cancel. *Sale price must be included in the advert. Alteration to PRICE ONLY to advertisements will be accepted. Not included in the offer are any business adverts, rental hire etc., for the purpose of ongoing profit. or Real Estate Listings. The publisher reserves the right to decline any booking for the purpose of continuing gain.

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SELL YOUR CAR - GELBTHTILSOLD

Phone:.......................................................................................................

I would like to pay by:

JAYCO, Penguin, 2002, EC, electric brakes, 4 awnings, gas bottle, 3 way fridge, $12,500 ono. 0424 535 027. Queenscliff.

MOTOR HOME, Toyota, Coaster, V8, auto, dual fuel, awning, toilet, shower, gas hot water, FIF-008. $9,500. 0400 630 110. Bannockburn.

And to save you even more money for Christmas, up until 9th December, we will give 4 lucky advertisers the chance to win the cost of their advert back each week.

............................................................... Post Code:.................................

15 words $39.90

GOLDSTREAM, Crown, camper trailer, 2008, includes awning and annexe, many extras. $20,000.

5250-5238. Leopold.

MILLARD, 16’6” x 7½, very clean, microwave, gas stove, double and single beds, electric brakes, new annexe, many extras. $6,500 ono. 52503197, 0407 850 883.

Leopold.

Place a Garage Sale or Until Sold advert in your local Star newspaper and count the cash as it rolls in.

Address: ....................................................................................................

Mobile: ......................................................................................................

FRANKLIN, 2-4 berth, 16’, GC, 1971’s model. $3,500ono.

5276-1014.

Lovely Banks.

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0458 537 802. Newcomb.

Name: .......................................................................................................

SEND US YOUR PHOTO! Photo to appear in Black and White - Free of charge Photo to appear in Colour for an extra $6.50

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Regulations require the registration to be included, or if the car is unregistered, the engine number.

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If your item sells, ll contact t t us so we can cancel the advert.

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Telephone: 1300 666 808

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FOR SALE

ASSORTED, bed and base, single, never used, ex-display home furniture. $160. Bedside tables, x2, white vinyl wrap, 2 drawer, never used, ex-display. $120. Brochure holders, x20, A4, wall mountable, clear plastic. $20. 0488 989 011. Torquay.

CALENDERS, National Australia Bank, 19571998, some gaps, EC. $250 ono. 5244-1930.

Highton.

BAR FRIDGE, Westinghouse, 115 litre, SS, less than 2yo, reversible door, EC. $150 ono. 5251-5414.

Clifton Springs.

CARPET RUNNER, (8m), matching rug (2m x 3m), EC, attractive. $500. 0430 144 070. Belmont.

BATTERY, Deep Cycle, 12V, 100Ah, gel battery, suit solar, marine and camping use, in carton with 2 year warranty. $398.

0400 238 731. Portarlington.

CARPET, bold Axminster, best quality wool. 3 large rooms 3350cm x 4170cm, 5270cm x 3460cm, 4220 cm x 3220cm. All EC plus 2 free runners. $1,500.

0422 571 215. Torquay.

BED, single, with mattress, wooden, very little use. $130. 0425 732 591. Queenscliff.

CASIO, Classpad, OS and graphics, version 3.0 (suit VCE), with cover. $110ono.

5272-1392. Norlane.

BICYCLE, (adult), 3 wheel, as new, ideal disabled or deliveries basket, helmet, cost $700, sell $400 ono, must sell. 52439902. Grovedale.

BICYCLE, Giant Cross City, small, Shimano gears, EC. $800. 0425 760 969. Geelong West.

COMPUTER TUITION

BIKE, brand new, Cyclops, boys/girls, accesories, less than half price, $90. 0434 831 012.

Highton.

MIGHT SANTA BRING you money for tutoring in 2012? Please call Gillian 5244-5182, 0427 003 422.

BIKE, mens, Raleigh, 18 speed, 51.5cm, frame as new, EC. $300. 52825456. Lara.

CHAIRS, approximately 35, GC. $525. 0422 875 738. Anglesea.

COUCH, 3 seater, fabric, soft floral on ivory background, timber trim, EC, $350. 0409 417 028.

Highton.

COUCH, Moran, quality, traditional club style, large 3 seater, mid green, leather, top piece. $600.

0400 805 091. Newtown.

DOG KENNELS – ALL SIZES

GOLF CLUBS, full matching set, Cougar, mens’, right handed, graphite, woods, irons, wedges and putter, many extras, EC. $280. 52571205. St Leonards.

Solid timber, insulated Colorbond roof.

Ex lge suit Shepherd $150 Lge suit big Lab $125 Med $90 Sm $50

5241 3531

D R AW I N G / D R A F T I N G BOARD, timber base, green finish top, includes parallel line. $180. 52583535. Point Lonsdale.

ELECTRIC CHAIR, leather, table to fit. $1,200ono.

5257-1809. Indented Head.

C753948-MD1-10

FULLY INSURED, FREE QUOTES

Tree /Stump Removal, Pruning or Reductions Hedges, Cable Bracing, Root Barriers, Mulching

ENTERTAINMENT UNIT, large with 80cm TV, EC. $250ono. 0419 399 134.

Corio.

FENCING POLE DIGGER, Hoger, very little use. $1,080. 0404 318 614. Bell Park.

FISH TANK, 6’, comes complete with black stand. $450. 0423 009 556.

Norlane.

FLIP SAW, Elu, $600ono.

Phone: 5245-6828. Waurn Ponds.

FREEZER, upright, Haier, 147L, EC, $200. 0417 567 079. Geelong West.

FREEZER, Westinghouse, 90L, front door. $150ono.

0408 436 554. Marshall.

FRIDGE, Westinghouse, white, 660L, double door, fridge/freezer, as new, sale due to relocation, $920 ono. 0427 585 161.

Grovedale.

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Complete this form and lodge to First Floor, 78 Moorabool St, Geelong 3220 ■ Please also No later then 2pm Wednesdays place my advert in Name and Address (not for publication) Star Trader for $1 Name: ...............................................................

LOUNGE SUITE, with matching dining setting, 7ft 6” extending table, Sumna, 6 chairs, EC. $500. 5261-2387. Torquay.

LOUNGE SUITE, wingback, 2 seater, floral pattern, EC. $200. 52531930. Clifton Springs.

LOUNGE SUITE, two 2 seater lounges, with 6 matching dining chairs, EC. $100. 5274-9796.

Lovely Banks.

LOUNGE SUITE, Sanderson floral linen, wing backed, 3 seater couch, 2 arm chairs, 1 being a swivelled rocker, EC. $1,200 ono. 0438 097 865.

Highton.

LOUNGE SUITE, custom made, 3 seater couch, 2 arm chairs, quality fabric, abstract design, perfect condition. Free to good home. 5243-6615. Highton.

ADVERTISE UNTIL IT’S SOLD

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MOBILITY SCOOTER, hardly used, battery operated, EC. $2,500. Gary 0418 504 231. Leopold.

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KARDINIA COLLEGE, pinafores and kilts, GC, $60. 0413 244 428.

Hamlyn Heights.

MOBILITY SCOOTER, Merits Wrangler, with canopy and case, sale due to blindness. Cost $5,500 new.

Sell $3,500ono.

5222-3564.

Herne Hill.

• Geelong, East Geelong, North Geelong, Leopold, Lara, Little River, Moriac, Winchlesea, Bannockburn, Meredith, Teesdale, Inverleigh, Highton, Belmont • Torquay, Jan Juc, Moriac, Anglesea, Aireys Inlet, Deans Marsh • Drysdale, Clifton Springs, Portarlington, St Leonards, Ocean Grove, Barwon Heads

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INVESTIGATORS RFD DETECTOR, made in USA, including headset, $700, 0451 146 665. Bell Park.

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5243 7442

STUMP REMOVALS

HOUSE BRICKS, $220 for 1000. Phone James 0407 361 047. Norlane.

MEDICAL EQUIPMENT, electric patient hoist, manual wheelchair, adjustable bed rail, folding loading ramps suitable for wheelchair, $1,400 the lot.

0401 050 287. Grovedale.

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GRILL, double, George Forman, with hot plate. $45. 0412 877 019. Grovedale.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE, Bernina, new still in box, less than ½ price. $959.

0458 742 313. Norlane.

TREE LOPPING/SURGERY

PROFESSIONAL TREE SERVICES

GATES, double, steel frame/pickets, 1.75Hx 1.35W, special hinges, suit sloping drive way. $350 5244-1155 or 0407 442 422. Belmont.

GOLF BUGGY, Parmaker, electric walker, deluxe model, extras, 12 volt battery and charger, as new. $680. 5257-1205. St Leonards.

WE DELIVER. BISTRO BLINDS, 2x 300cm x 240cm, stone beige, as new. $300.

5241-8788. Grovedale.

Sales and service. Cheapest and best in town.

Cool Cats Refrigeration.

18 Gordon Avenue, Geelong West. 5229-6246.

DINING TABLE, extendable, 6 chairs, matching buffet unit, EC. $900ono.

5277-0046, 0413 287 001.

Bell Post Hill.

C962008-JL35-11

BRETT’S

MOBILITY SCOOTER, as new, easily transported, owners manual available. $950. 5244-4863. Grovedale.

MOPED, electric, never used. Cost $1,400. Sell $1,200. 5274-1465. Corio.

MOTOR SCOOTER, electric, as new, red and black, no reg, no licence required. $1,800. 0438 181 131. Hamlyn Heights.

MOUNTAIN BIKE, ladies, 24 gears, Sedona, hardly used, paid $720, sell $290. 5248-7029, 0425 703 798. St Albans Park.

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PIANO, concert pitch, brown case, FIF, suit beginner to advanced, EC. $1,250. 5221-3992. Newtown.

RETRO FURNITURE, laminated table and 4 swivel chairs, divan, 6 dining chairs. $290 the lot.

0466 281 495. Drysdale.

RIDE ON MOWER, Green Field, fair to good condition, 12-5, 32’’ cut, hard to start, needs tune up, $400.

5257-1562.

St Leonards.

ROCKING CHAIR, antique, circa 1910, tapestry seat, back and arms, EC. $375. 52483421. St Albans Park.

SCOOTER, mobility, electric, 4 wheel, 40km range, brand new. $2,300.

0402 757 987. Lara.

SCOOTER, Pride, D x 4 wheel, used 3 times, under cover and battery maintained, shopping bag attached. Paid $2,950, sell $1,950 ono. 5243-0672.

Belmont.

SECURITY DOOR, new. $120ono. 5278-9167. Bell Park.

SETTEE, 3 seater bed, bed used once, Aztec tribal pink blue, $200. 52531671. Clifton Springs.

SIDEBOARD CABINET, 1 year old, 201cms x 58cms x 63cms, teak, EC, $249 ono. 5298-1405. Hamlyn Heights.

SIDEBOARD, modern, dark timber, 4 yo, 1.5 M, EC, $800. 5243-4781.

Highton.

SPINDLE SHAPING machine, 3 phase, with large range of cutters, retired cabinet maker. $5,000. 0422 058 120.

Torquay.

STAIR LIFT, Acorn, suit 3 steps, or can be adapted, EC, installation available. $900 ono. 5244-2097.

Torquay.

SURFBOARD, NSP, Surf Betty, 6’10’’, pink, VGC, carry bag. $420. 0433 364 680. Leopold.

TV UNIT, solid pine, with glass doors, 8 shelves, 4 drawers, 2 cupboards. $120. 8742-7096 AH. Hoppers Crossing.

WATER LILLIES, big and small, plants in flower.

Suitable for ponds and dams. From $10. 52502667. Curlewis.

WIG, ladies, short style, coffee shade with highlights, excellent quality, natural, products provided. $150ono.

5298-1123.

Newtown.

WINDOW, dowell, aluminium, sliding upper panel, beige, 2000mm H x 1820mm W. $150. 0425 731 134. Corio.

TABLE, round cedar, Victorian, centre column.

120cm - 4ft, seats 6-8, VGC. $600. 5243-7517.

Highton.

TENT, camping, King Supreme, size 457cm x 365cm x 210cm, plus sunroom, 2 rooms with dividers and floors, canvas, waterproof and solid, sleeps up to 8 people, $600. 0409 167 846. Belmont.

TILES, 29, graphite 40cm x 40cm floor tiles, 110 white 20cm x 25cm wall tiles. $295 ono. 0408 599 673. Grovedale.

TV CABINET, large, solid timber, 6 drawers, 2 glass doors, EC, $350 ono. 0408 355 978. Belmont.

TV, LG, 70cm, with stand , black, VGC. $100. 52434571. Grovedale.

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WANTED

WINDOWS, 3, new, pearl white aluminium, with fly screens, 2700x1200, 550x900 opaque, 900x900 opaque. $600 ono. 0404 044 354. Jan Juc.

FREE DISPOSAL of unused white goods, hot water services, scrap iron.

Call Allan 0400 629 830.

GARDEN/ OUTDOOR

$60

CUBBY HOUSE, VGC, timber with colorbond roof and skylight window.

5’9”W, 6’11”L. $450 plus free 15’ trampoline. 52812138. Bannockburn.

PLANT, Agave, large, in a pot. $20. 0408 037 875.

Bell Post Hill.

POOL, Clark Rubber, Sunsoka, 7.4m x 3.8m, as new, still in box, never constructed, all extras, solar heating, barracuda, etc. Paid $10,500, sell for $6,500.

5229-2882.

Grovedale.

HOME SERVICES CARPET CLEAN 3 rooms and hall. Phone Tony 0423 473 595.

HOUSE BLOCK SLASHING, Fire Prevention Service for 2011/12 Fire Season. Call Mark 0439 327 311.

DANCING NIA joyful dance. Workout for body, mind and spirit.

0439 390 557.

PERSONAL

BABY GOODS ASSORTED, Stroller, Mothers Choice, $45.

Walker $20. High chair $10. Porta cot, extra mattress, $45. All EC. 5251-2522. Drysdale.

ASSORTED, cot, mattress, jogger pram, bassinet, bed rail, EC. $400. 0409 941 648. Belmont.

ASSORTED, baby cot, mattress, sheets, blankets, quilt sets, trolley cover.

Value $850. Sell $270.

0420 596 042, Corio.

ANTIQUES & COLLECTABLES BEDHEAD, and foot, with irons, double, antique, edwardian, inlaid bow and ribbons in main panels. $350. 5253-2410. Clifton Springs.

BUFFET dresser, antique, circular mirror, 6’ long, perfect condition. $500.

5261-2809. Torquay.

TABLE LAMP, (art deco), blue, frilled, glass shade, unusual design. $175.

5251-1818. Clifton Springs.

TABLE, Malaysian hardwood, teak, 180Lx90W, 6 months old, EC, $350.

0414 969 543. Clifton Springs.

The pack includes 4 x waterproof signs, a marker and tips to make your sale a success!

Available at our Geelong Office. 1st Floor, 78 Moorabool Street.

SCOOTER, Monarch, as new, hardly used, owner deceased. New $3,300, sell $2,300ono. 52758193. Corio.

MUSIC/ INSTRUMENTS PIANO, GC. $490. 0422 408 410. Geelong West.

PET SERVICES/ ACCESSORIES FISH TANK, with stand/light, 4ft, extra thick glass. $280ono. 0400 419 015. Belmont.

FISH TANK, high quality, EC, 61cmH x 121cmW, includes blue and white lights, pump, filters. $900.

0425 822 613. Lara.

FOR SALE SADDLE, black, Bruce Smith, dressage, 16”. EC, $1,500. 0411 262 816.

Clifton Springs.

BRIDAL AND DEB WEAR DRESSER, Kauri pine, 2 door, 3 shelves, 120w x 160h, EC. $365. 52592546. Port Arlington.

LOUNGE SUITE, 3 piece, Jacobean, carved, 1940’s. $1,000 ono. 5253-2786.

Clifton Springs area.

GARAGE SALES WAURN PONDS, 32 Burgundy Drive, Saturday 3rd December, 8am. Ex tradie tools and equipment.

WANTED TO BUY $$$ ATTENTION $$$ Working or not, fridges, freezers, washers, dryers.

Not too old. Cash Paid.

5229-6246.

LIVESTOCK RAM, 5 months old, black faced suffolk. Half price $190. 5276-1014. Lovely Banks.

WEDDING DRESS, stunning, long sleeves, satin/ pattern, size 10-12, EC, dry cleaned, $500.

0434 355 044. Lara.

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HR TRUCK DRIVERS

WEDDING DRESS, size 12-14, cream, satin bodice with beading, on or off the shoulder, tulle skirt, fingertip veil with headpiece. Shoes/bag to match, $300. 0402 802 401. Bannockburn.

NEW WEDDING DRESS, size 14-18, lace up back, train, white, beads, embroidery, $400 ono.

0488 110 064. Geelong.

WEDDING DRESS, white, size 12 - 16, thin straps (optional), crystal beaded bodice, princess skirt, lace up back, train, EC, dry cleaned, $1,000. 0407 048 276. Lara.

WEDDING DRESS, white, 10, beading, lace-up back, train, stunning!, 3 x bridesmaid dresses, 1012, silver, chiffon, overlay, long, flowergirl dress, 10, white, all never worn! sell the lot $1,200. 0412 235 861. Herne Hill.

WEDDING DRESS, Wendy Makin designer, size 14-16, white silk, small train, lace beaded bodice top. $1,500ono.

0400 309 043. Geelong.

WEDDING DRESS and shawl, EC, 10-12, dry cleaned. $500. 0422 284 788. Lara.

The Independent, Friday December 2, 2011

www.geelongjobs.com.au and search for the job ID. AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE TYRE FITTER

WEDDING DRESS, size 12, long sleeves, pearl beadings, A line, train, exquisite design. $400 ono. 0418 502 068. Lara.

DIESEL MECHANICS

WEDDING DRESS, size 10-12, very pretty, short sleeved, sequined bodice with lace trim. Matching hat also available. $200.

0431 543 888. Newcomb.

CIVIL CONSTRUCTION WORKERS

WEDDING DRESS, and veil, white, size 14, beading and halter neck, never worn, $600, 0408 360 573. Bell Park.

WEDDING DRESS, 1416, ivory beaded and matching beaded veil, EC. Been drycleaned. $600.

0409 968 002.

WEDDING DRESS, 1012, made/worn in UK, cream lace over satin, Vneck, ¾ sleeves, tiered skirt, train, under-skirt, veil, very feminine, drycleaned, EC. $500. 52431560. Belmont.

Hays trades and labour on behalf of a local diesel maintenance and repair workshop are recruiting qualified diesel mechanics....ID:1722

CONSTRUCTION We are seeking committed, experienced civil plant operators and skilled construction workers....ID:1717

HR TRUCK DRIVERS HR Truck Drivers required for Pre Mixed Concrete in the Geelong area....ID:1654

DRIVERS WITH HC LICENCE For Float/Heavy Haulage and Truck and Trailer work for Construction company based in Little River....ID:1721

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS Construction Company based in Little River require licenced and experienced Excavator Operators....ID:1724 Licenced and experienced Compactor/Dozer Operators required for work in the Waurn Ponds and Winchelsea area....ID:1725

DOMESTIC SERVICES GARDENING ASSISTANT. Abervale Retirement Village require a Gardening Assistant for 2 days per week....

ID:1720

ENERGY INDUSTRY SERVICE ELECTRICIANS Thanks to our loyal customers, we’re growing. We are looking for motivated, well presented and organised SERVICE ELECTRICIANS....ID:1729

SENIOR PRACTITIONER- FAMILY COUNSELLOR LifeWorks is a dynamic, not-for-profit organisation specialising in human relations and interpersonal communication....ID:1718

CLEANERS Geelong area Commercial cleaning experience.

Buffer, Scrubber experience.

Various shifts - day/night.

Own transport.

Email: giannal@borg.com.au Phone: 9463 1300 Fax: 9463 1399

EARN $50-$300+ Drop and collect catalogues and deliver orders in your area.

Immediate start Phone 1300 306 306 www.home care.com.au

EARN EXTRA $$ FOR CHRISTMAS Home based. Internet.

Mail order. Pt / Ft. $2k $5k. (03) 8671-2990.

MECHANIC TORQUAY

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST COURSE Nationally Accredited. Study at home. Financially rewarding career....ID:1726

RETAIL & CONSUMER PRODUCTS SPARE CHANGE - POSITION VACANT Now a retail store manager is wanted in the Geelong store....ID:1491

TRADES SERVICES & MANUFACTURING MACHINE OPERATORS Projects require the skills of licensed operators that have experience on major road and highway operations in machinery such as Graders, Scrapers and Dozers....

ID:1723

VOLUNTARY WORK WALKING BUDDY Volunteer to accompany a lady who is blind on a weekly walk....ID:1727

HELPER/CHILDMINDING Assist support group by preparing afternoon tea and some child minding....ID:1728

COOKING PROGRAM ASSISTANT Provide one on one assistance in a cooking program based in Lara....ID:1730

COMPUTER SUPPORT Assist person with Multiple Sclerosis with keyboarding and internet search as requested....ID:1731

COMPUTER SUPPORT Set up & teach skills required for an email account. Assist with skills for search engines to access the internet and locating genealogy sites and info....ID:1732

OP SHOP PERSONNEL Assist in all areas in this large store, offering all sorts of items for merchandising....

ID:1733

Qualified mechanic wanted for RACV depot.

Full mechanic workshop, towtrucks and breakdown service. Truck licence preferred but not essential.

Full time, above award wage. Contact Shane Bolger 0408 613 004.

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES

SACKED?

GENERAL CLASSROOM ASSISTANT PRIMARY SCHOOL Provide general class room assistance at the Primary School level....ID:1734

LISTENING TO STUDENT READ- PRIMARY SCHOOL MATHS TUTOR- SECONDARY STUDENTS We are looking for volunteers to assist secondary school students with one on one Maths tutoring during school hours....ID:1736

MORNING FRUIT DISTRIBUTION Fruit is provided to the school for classroom distribution. By giving your time to prepare fruit, staffs are freed to give this time to students....ID:1737 Work with the staff & children in the school garden. Assist children to develop skills and have a positive experience from this activity....ID:1738

LIBRARY CATALOGUING Assist by working independently to bring the school library catalogue up-to-date....

ID:1739

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BOOKKEEPER

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Encourage skill development; provide a positive role model for children & families.

Ensure the program is relevant and accessible for the children....ID:1740 Encourage an environment of positive learning while assisting in the development of childrens’ skills. Tasks could include reading, writing & numbers....ID:1741 Bookkeeping (4 hrs fortnightly) at a vibrant community Neighbourhood House. You will be valued & appreciated in an inclusive at atmosphere....ID:1742

‘2 & 5’ FRESH FOOD MARKET ASSISTANT Assist Market Manager with daily running of ‘2 & 5’ Fresh Food Market. Prepare food for retail sales. Attend to customers and make deliveries....ID:1743

CAMP COTTAGE CARERS Cottage carers/leaders required to assist in camp with 8 - 11 yr old children attending Licola Wilderness Village. Camp dates available....ID:1744

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GENERAL ASSISTANT Assist with running the mini mart, supplying emergency food to those in need in our community....ID:1745

You can find many more jobs at www.geelongjobs.com.au

SEE CLASSIFIEDS

DRIVERS WITH HC LICENCE Drivers with HC Licence for Float/Heavy Haulage and Truck and Trailer work required for Contruction Company based in Little River with Red Card and Appropriate Licence need apply.

Please send application to angelo@patashandcivil.com.au or fax 5283-1779.

EXCAVATOR OPERATORS Construction Company based in Little River require licenced and experienced Excavator Operators Only experienced applicants with min HR Licence, Red card and appropriate licences need apply.

Please send application to angelo@patashandcivil.com.au or fax 5283-1779

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Please contact our admin office 8.00am to 4.30pm Mon to Fri Phone: 03 9361 1311 or Email: hr@economix.com.au

Listening to Primary Schools students read....ID:1735

Forced to resign Redundancy

9650 0735

(HR Licence) required for Pre Mixed Concrete in the Geelong area.

Road Ranger experience.

Non syncromesh Licence essential.

Regular overtime avail.

COMPACTOR/DOZER OPERATORS

HEALTHCARE & MEDICAL

SITUATIONS VACANT

FULL TIME DRIVERS

Looking for mechanically minded person with manual drivers license....ID:1719

C948167-JL29-11

PHOTO COPIER, Ricoh, Aficio, 340, A4-A3, reduce, enlarge, GC. $380.

0419 034 227. Waurn Ponds.

GRAB A GARAGE SALE SIGN PACK NOW FOR ONLY $8.50!

SITUATIONS VACANT

C986817-KK47-11

PAVING, crazy paving, blue stone, large quantity. $1,500ono. 0434 831 012.

Highton.

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SITUATIONS VACANT

C986810-KK47-11

OUTDOOR DINING TABLE, hand crafted, professionally built, recycled black butt top with lots of feature, steel frame and legs, 186 x 87cm, $1,850 ono. 5241-9373. Grovedale.

BRIDAL AND DEB WEAR

C986816-KK47-11

MOWER, Masport. $45.

5229-5415. Herne Hill.

GARAGE SALES

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FOR SALE

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Ph 5249 6700 Or Fax 5945 0667

COMPACTOR/ DOZER OPERATORS Construction Company require licenced & experienced Compactor/ Dozer Operators for the Waurn Ponds & Winchelsea area.

Only experienced applicants with min HR Licence, Red card & appropriate licences need apply.

Please send application to angelo@patashandcivil.com.au or fax 5283-1779

classiÀeds

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Deadline: 2pm Wednesdays SITUATIONS VACANT

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sport Clouds gather again over Cats AFTER missing out on a golden opportunity to secure much-needed premiership points last round against Casey South Melbourne, Geelong Cricket Club must regroup when it travels to Essendon this weekend with nothing but a win in mind.

Despite a hard-hitting century to Aaron Finch on day one, rain over the rest of the scheduled play ensured it was to no avail, with a draw the official result.

With Finch returning to state duties since then, it will fall back to the likes of Liam Buchanan and Tom Elliot to post a competitive total.

With the ball, too much has been left to Jeremy Hart and Marc Carson in recent seasons. While no one doubts they will continue to lead the way, they need support from the likes of Sam Scannell and Dom McGlinchey if the Cats are to upset sixth placed Essendon.

Geelong Cricket Association also suffered a complete washout of round five and, with just two games before Christmas, all teams will be jostling to go into the break well-placed for what is always a frantic run into the finals.

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South Barwon’s loss of captain Phil Halbish to a back injury will be a blow but Joel Davies’ recent return more than compensates, while Clinton Peake would still be considered the premier player in the league.

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With a slightly healthier percentage, the Tigers sit in sixth place on the table, while the Vikings are just below in seventh.

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Peter’s. He’ll need more support from his top order if his side wants to win this one.

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Cinema Point produced salmon to 2kg for bait anglers but counterparts with lures took bigger numbers of larger fish, many nudging 3kg.

Jump Rock at Lorne rewarded Fred Sharp with salmon to 2.5kg. Surf poppers out-fished bait at this location, with the rising tide again critical.

Hut Gully was sometimes discoloured but great salmon action was reported on lure in the early mornings.

Anglers fishing Fisherman’s Beach after dark landed snapper and gummy shark along with the odd thumper whiting.

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West Barwon Reservoir returned trout to 1.5kg on lure and mudeye, although small redfin were a problem.

Plenty of rain saw the Barwon River both rise and discolour again, which will slow the redfin fishing. However, the carp should continued biting around Queen’s Park on corn or bread.

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Anglers had to move consistently to find fish, with the schools moving constantly.

Swan Bay again produced salmon over 1kg, with either soft plastics or small, metal baitfish lures working.

The bay’s entrance also returned whiting and squid, with early mornings best.

Shoals of salmon turned up in The Rip, with this fishery set to improve in coming weeks.

Edwards Point yielded some nice bags of whiting, with fresh squid and pippies accounting for plenty of fish averaging 35cm and some to 44cm.

Squid were all around the peninsula, most on the inshore grass beds. Shallow water and small, dark jigs have been best.

St Leonards provided quality snapper out on 20-metre line. Tough baits such as squid and silver whiting were handy but seals have been causing havoc, taking many snapper from anglers’ lines.

Deeper water off Point Richards has been the best bet for a big snapper, with good numbers of fish between 4kg and 6kg.

Peter Bourke found the snapper in 15m, landing his bag limit of big fish in just 45 minutes, including a beauty of 8.7kg.

Plenty of anglers hit Wilson Spit but captures were down apart from during the early morning high tides this week.

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